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Dcrymes99ranger · #16 09-19-2011, 07:12 PM

I agree. If we have a chat box, everyone will quit posting. But then again the forum won't be such a cluster fuck either.

FireRanger · #17 09-19-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dcrymes99ranger

I agree. If we have a chat box, everyone will quit posting. But then again the forum won't be such a cluster fuck either.

Except the forum is not a clusterfuck now.

TrainedTiger · #18 09-19-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 01_ranger_4x4

And its going to get shot down once again for the same reasons its been shot down in the past. The purpose of the forums are to ask questions and receive information to answer such questions and if all the discussions happen in a chat box where nothing is recorded for future reference that can be potentially damaging to the forum. We have a Facebook page that has a chat feature so I suggest you join up there and chat away. http://www.facebook.com/groups/165251766859754/

Agreed. While it sounds like a winner it would lead to a less substantial knowledge base in the future as questions are answered in the chat instead of a thread.

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Also, have you ever chatted on the FB page....... not exactly stimulating conversation. It would be a tragedy to introduce that disease to this page.

Tom · #19 09-19-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pooleo

...A chat box with a live feed would be great for quick questions that may need an answer promptly...

Numerous questions are posted here with the member saying they are asking a "quick question" when really they are not. Plus, it just makes for a better experience as the forum allows more users to input their ideas, and future users to find such discussions when searching. Also, if a user has a "quick question" and the initial solution doesn't work it's just so much easier to continue the diagnoses when you have that archive of what was suggested/done.

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Originally Posted by FireRanger

A little floating chatbox would be cool. But I agree with Patrick, the moment it becomes tech support, the forum as a whole loses.

This. The last time we had a chat it was the go to for new users to ask their questions, and then they would get upset/disappointed that there was no response and gave up on the forum.

It's no mystery that it often takes users a while to adapt to proper forum etiquette (EG: posting in the right section, creating proper sections, etc.). So regardless of what is said, a chat room will become a tech support section, again.

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Originally Posted by McRanger2001

I agree! But i think it would bring the cost of running the site up wouldnt it?

Yes, and that is an issue as well.

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Originally Posted by pooleo

There is now 2 BS/after hours threads with over 2,349 pages! combined

Part of the reason the BS threads have so many posts is that, unlike a chat, a user can scroll through older posts to catchup on the conversation. Or respond to something older and keep it going. Where as a chat is essentially real time.

JeremyV · #20 09-19-2011, 07:58 PM

I actually like the idea.

i say we give it a try!!

pooleo · #21 09-19-2011, 08:27 PM

perhaps a trial period to see how things roll. I would think most of the current users who had technical questions will still post a thread in the forum. Its not like its a brand new forum just starting out. There is already a pretty damn good knowledge base which almost all questions have been asked at one point or another. Turning a chat box into a technical discussion would most likely be left to noobs and those who have never been part of a forum. I dont think that our seasoned veterans of the forum will turn the chat box into this. If it does occur, im sure many a people will say, "make a thread" just as how so many say "use the search" function on repeat threads about, tires, wheel sizes, lift, etc, etc. I dont think a simple chat box would be the down fall of this forum.

Im also willing to bet the majority of the chat use would be fromt he late night/bs crowd, not saying thats all that will use it, but I think most will. Further more, it would be nice if your on frf and have a chat boxed pulled up to say "what the hell is going on FRF!" rather than make a new thread in the BS section.

What is the cost to run such a feature? if its like $1/day, than thats of course to much, but maybe like, .02 a month? I honestly have no idea on how to run a forum and associated costs

Neo · #22 09-19-2011, 08:45 PM

I'm on the fence about this.

I shall lurk here...

FireRanger · #23 09-19-2011, 08:46 PM

Capt Tom and Pooleo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-k3U3qiqjI#t=02m33s

pooleo · #24 09-19-2011, 08:50 PM

^^^lol

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I will be denzel

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"....Tom, you are relieved of command of this site! STL and Pat, initiate operation CHAT BOX!..."

lol

Neo · #25 09-19-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FireRanger

Tom and Pooleo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-k3U3qiqjI#t=02m32s

I giggled at this

tmoore78 · #26 09-19-2011, 09:00 PM

wow lol