Why doesn't DP have an online Chat ?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by tradester, Dec 16, 2008.

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  1. #1
    Why doesn't DP have online Chat where anyone can join in and talk online?:)
     
    tradester, Dec 16, 2008 IP
  2. getjimmy

    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    Why its required?
     
    getjimmy, Dec 16, 2008 IP
  3. tradester

    tradester Well-Known Member

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    Online chat faster and better for asking quick questions and feedback- especially since most who come to DP are here to learn and find more info/ research. Also much better for business networking and discussing ideas:)
     
    tradester, Dec 16, 2008 IP
  4. RightMan

    RightMan Notable Member

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    #4
    On line chat would not be really meaningful here.

    Real sharing of knowledge takes place best through forums where one can easily refer past posts...
     
    RightMan, Dec 16, 2008 IP
  5. I'mPossible

    I'mPossible Banned

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    #5
    I don't think there is a need of online chat in DP , as yahoo & google are always available online .
     
    I'mPossible, Dec 17, 2008 IP
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    c0ldMax Banned

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    #6
    If you want to chat frequently like that; just use an IM service.
     
    c0ldMax, Dec 17, 2008 IP
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    gr8liverpoolfan Notable Member

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    IM's like Yahoo Messenger, MSN and Gtalk do their job perfectly.

    I for one, would not be in favour of chat being introduced here.
     
    gr8liverpoolfan, Dec 17, 2008 IP
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    Freewebspace Notable Member

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    #8
    but it would save a lot of time when you need to discuss business with another member..

    I hope Shawn would look into this
     
    Freewebspace, Dec 17, 2008 IP
  9. justinlorder

    justinlorder Peon

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    #9
    IM is for online Chat . Forum has a pm function , we could understand it as one to one chat .
    If all member chat online, dp must be chaos and no one will start thread or post here .
     
    justinlorder, Dec 17, 2008 IP
  10. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    #10
    Discussed same thing so many times previously :rolleyes: Its not needed here IMO.

    DON.
     
    deluxdon, Dec 17, 2008 IP
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    Digital_Designer Banned

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    I think it's not required.
     
    Digital_Designer, Dec 17, 2008 IP
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    #12
    Would be nice but it would be expensive to keep up because of the fact that there are so many DP members. :)
     
    rosmatis, Dec 17, 2008 IP
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    Brae Banned

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    #13
    If we did have a chat, it'd turn into a "pick up area", could you imagine such a big community, it'd turn into "A/S/L? GOT WEBCAM PLZ"

    :p
     
    Brae, Dec 17, 2008 IP
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    fancymouj Peon

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    #14
    It's not required.
    IM Available : Yahoo Messenger, MSN and Gtalk.
     
    fancymouj, Dec 17, 2008 IP
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    EvcRo Notable Member

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    #15
    it would be a plus though not so necessary :)
     
    EvcRo, Dec 19, 2008 IP
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    lycos Well-Known Member

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    #16
    That would defeat the idea of having a forum for posting in the first place.
     
    lycos, Dec 19, 2008 IP
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    #17
    I think it's not required.
     
    LDMajor, Dec 19, 2008 IP
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    ROOFIS Well-Known Member

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    #18
    It saves DP bandwidth Einstein :p they allow you to place your ICQ icon
    [that thing with the Y (or others):D ] in your subscription postings.
    All you need to do is click on a ICQ icon or DP avatar which takes you
    to their profile page (if you chose avatar option) then click on the chat
    options to the bottom right and the DP script will appear which links to
    that chat account:)




    ROOFIS :cool:
     
    ROOFIS, Dec 19, 2008 IP
  19. resellersarena

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    I suppose DigitalPoint is a big forum with a large amount of people, adding Live chat will increase SPAM, even if it doesn't on average 100+ people will be posting in there per 10-15 seconds making no sense and overloading the system with rubbish messages.
     
    resellersarena, Dec 19, 2008 IP
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