Viva Chatters room?

[Steve]

Hi
The forum has been very helpful certainly for me it has helped me source a car and hard to get parts.
I wondered how viable it would be to have a chat program on the site? sometimes i log on and see another member is logged but it takes so long to communicate

I certainly think it would be great it would also encourage people to get together and communicate alot more.
I read that that the most users logged were 17 at one time,, i think this could be much improved.
Maybe this topichas been raised before?

[pbottomley]

On the cards chap.............. Yes it's a common item to talk about, the
problem right now is so many people use MSN, AIM, YAHOO, IRC etc etc etc,
its very very hard to get something on the site that is compatible with all
of those and isn't a open door for spammers to piggy back my server and use
it for NON viva stuff, BUT I am looking at it.

First I have Content management software to install and transform the hard
coded web pages to active pages, I also have a gallery module to finish and
a new front end to the site. Once those are done I will be spending some
time looking at chat software and packages.

PS Steve who are you ? If this site has enabled you to get a viva and some
parts great, ever thought of actually joining the club?

Paul



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[Steve]

Hi Paul

Yes I should join I just havent got round to it yet !
What do i need to do though?

[doss]

Id just like to add that the site has been very usefull for me also, and to thank Paul for his contious hard work on improving the site. its seems to me in the last few months every time I "log on" the forum has been upgraded. More uses, More features, More usefull upgrades and gismos for members. GREAT WORK . keep it up m8. I for one appreciate it! this is why we have so many forum members and users I feel.

Doss
HC456

[pbottomley]

Yes I should join I just havent got round to it yet ! What do i need to do
though?

Simply contact Adrian when he comes back from holiday in a few weeks. Detail
son the main site under CONTACT US, JOIN US etc



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[Steve]

Yes I agree, it must take alot of time,committment and "know how" to run something like this.i wouldnt have a clue.

I do think im a good example of how the club will attract new members and expand,, wheres that application form )

[pbottomley]

well tests have taken place on what I thought was the top two chat programes for this forum, and they are both riddled with holes, and to be honest not up to scratch for my liking.

So now looking for other apps to do the job. Until i have fully tested them chat is limited to MSN and or Yahoo or what everyu else you use as individuals. I will have it sorted soon.

[Steve]

It all sounds quite complex,but nice to see you updated the thread with the result Paul.

Its obviously a popular talking point judging by the amount of people who have viewed this post.

I'm still waiting for the application stuff,,guess it will come when the head of the club returns.

Keep up the good work.The site is constantly being improved.

[Steve]

Well looks like i have really suggested afew ideas which really appeal to members of the forum (and non members?) this topic is still the highest viewed as is the "midlands members" post !!

I feel the need to brag,,ps how the hell does the "quote " tool work..is it a tool? do i need to be a member? each time i press it then post it says "Quote" im guessing this is a thick question but im clearly not the only one that has got it wrong !!##

[pbottomley]

yuo made no sense what so ever!!! i would try looking in the FAQ for starters