Chat Box?

[Sam]

As with most message board sites I've frequented in the past, I'd completely forgotten the sw-fans portal existed.

In any case, I can't say I'd use it much, but I certainly don't see the harm in including a chatbox somewhere. I do remember it existing in the past.

[TheHolo.Net]

Table for No, party of one...I know I'm in the overwhelming minority, but I just don't like chatboxes. I don't want one more thing to have to remember to look at, and frankly, with all the ways we have to communicate and keep in touch and banter, etc., I really don't see the point.

But if it gets approved, I'd at least like a way to be able to turn it off.

You aren't alone. I have never liked the idea of a chat system on our forums.

And, yes we did have one at one time in the past. It was removed because we changed our portal software in the move from "Classic Fans (vB2.x.x)" to our current setup vB3.x.x.

I am currently planning on making a new 'Shoutbox' that would be in the left sidebar. this means you could collapse it and keep it out of sight like any other sidebar widget (portlet). That is, if we get the last solid "yes" from another individual.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

We could probably remove the "dotnet" widget from the sidebar, and we'd be possibly getting rid of the gallery bit too. So it wouldn't be like the side bar would end up more busy than it is already.

[Dasquian Belargic]

If we're just having a little widget on the side of the forum, that is the width of the current sidebar, I will retract my 'Yes' vote.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

D'oh

tbh I like how it is at RPG, maybe at the bottom of the forums under everything so you don't see it unless you scroll all the way down?

[Captain Untouchable]

If we're just having a little widget on the side of the forum, that is the width of the current sidebar, I will retract my 'Yes' vote.

Ditto, under those circumstances.

Reading is enough of a struggle at the moment because of my current medical stuff without having to faff around with a piddly little box.

[TheHolo.Net]

If you want it on the main forum index then I change my approval requirements to 20 individual yes votes.

[Dasquian Belargic]

I don't even think we have 20 active members right now

Ah well

[Crusader]

according to my last survey that would mean two thirds of our "real" population within a month...

[TheHolo.Net]

Alright, 15 individuals

[Mr E Nygma]

I have no real interest in whether you put it up or not, but I can tell you up front I wouldn't use it. My time is divided enough that Gchat, Facebook chat, and Twitter occupy the bulk of my IM activity. AIM barely registers. 'Fans would essentially get no attention.

[Cirrsseeto Quez]

I'll throw my name in the hat for yes, then.

[Ilias Nytrau]

You still have my yes.

[Callista]

I vote yes!

[Dasquian Belargic]

I'll switch back to yes then.

[Zereth Lancer]

I vote YES as well.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

I'm not sure if I have to vote again or not, but to be safe, yes.

[TheHolo.Net]

The vote count is whacked. Someone straighten it out.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

From what I've seen:

If 10 individuals, not aliases, post here stating that they would like to add this feature, I will add it. So far I see one confirmed. LD

If you want it on the main forum index then I change my approval requirements to 20 individual yes votes.

Holly - 1 - 1
Jones - 1 - 2
Kaman - 1 -3
Kale - 1 - 4
Droo - 1 - 5
Jace - 1 - 6
Vince - 1 - 7
Me - 1 - 8
Charley - 1 - 9
Callista - 1 - 10
Zereth - 1 - 11
Peter - 1 -12

That's what I'm getting from things so far.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Charley = 10
Callista = 11
Kyzer = 12

..?

Edit- Christin was number 9 last count, (you skipped Crusader in your list, Christin)