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Everything Else => Off Topic => Topic started by: Wizzo on February 10, 2007, 08:13:21 PM

Title: I want a word with you.
Post by: Wizzo on February 10, 2007, 08:13:21 PM

As I am sure you know we have a live chat facility but it is rarely used.

I am tempted to remove this facility as it would have little or no impact on the site. However, would you guys be interested in using the live chat during live races?

I assume most of us watch an F1 race live whenever we can and I thought it might be nice to 'meet up' in the chat room during the race. There are possible downsides to this, one is you might be too involved in the race to talk about it and two, we probably wouldn't discuss it in the forum later thus removing some of attractive content in the forum.

Your thoughts on this would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Neil.P on February 10, 2007, 08:27:26 PM

Wizard, I forgot it was there. I've been in there a couple of times before but end up chatting to myself because no one else turns up. However I'm in there now, for a while, if anybody turns up I shall happily chat away!

Neil.P

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: davewilson on February 10, 2007, 08:40:05 PM

Hi Wizard,It would be great to have something like this.What equipment would you require? I haven't got a mike for the computer or monitor camera, but could get one,anything else for it work...I think it would be a lively conversation as we all support different drivers and teams.

Also, since the birthday celebrations,yesterday, The list of the days posts into the site is missing?It is very handy to me instead of having to go through everything.

Regards;
The Stig

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Dare on February 11, 2007, 12:11:36 AM

never noticed it being there,like Wizard said
might take away from the posting in forum

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: romephius on February 11, 2007, 12:56:56 AM

The Chat Idea is good, however due to time differences I wouldn't stand a chance except for the few races in my neck of the woods, but in the forums people such as myself can join in full force.  Just my perspective

Rom

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Dare on February 11, 2007, 01:17:50 AM

Quote from: romephius on February 11, 2007, 12:56:56 AM

The Chat Idea is good, however due to time differences I wouldn't stand a chance except for the few races in my neck of the woods, but in the forums people such as myself can join in full force.  Just my perspective

Rom

What time do the European races air in Australia?
Where I live they start around 8 am

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Ian on February 11, 2007, 01:48:44 AM

Tried it loads of times, never anyone there, just tried it and dare was there, blowed if I did'nt tiuch the wrong button and killed it, went back and dare was gone

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: romephius on February 11, 2007, 02:12:30 AM

Races in europe air anywhere from 10:30pm sunday night through to 2:00am Monday morning depending on channel 10.  Free to air, as no pay tv channels have coverage.  (which irritates me immensely). 

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Neil.P on February 11, 2007, 12:28:47 PM

Well I was in there chatting away, then I pressed the wrong button. The computer crashed, went back and the room was empty. Sorry folks!

Neil.P

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Ian on February 11, 2007, 12:45:16 PM

you silly billy Neil, that was the 1st time I've found people on it

                          Ian

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Neil.P on February 11, 2007, 03:20:09 PM

Twice I've gone back in there, as soon as I get in the door Ian goes straight out the exit. What's up do I smell or something? :DD

Neil.P

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Ian on February 11, 2007, 03:42:41 PM

No, it's the other way round Neil, I entered the chatroom at 2-32 and Neil left at 2-32 perhaps I'll change MY deodorant  :crazy:

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Wizzo on February 11, 2007, 04:03:37 PM

You guys   ::)

I think I will leave things as they are for the time being. Although it could take some content away from the forum, at this present time it is not happening and it is a great place for members to chat about the strength of their under arm protection.

If you have any additional comments then I would love to hear them.

Thanks for all the input.  :good:

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Ian on February 11, 2007, 04:58:24 PM

I went into the chatroom today wizard, and for the first time I found a couple of guys in there, Neil & Romephius, we all had a good little chat 'til Romephius had to go to bed and then I 'spose Neil and I did'nt like each others deodorant  :swoon:, like I said it was great but I would'nt use it instead of the forum, I like the forum, more views from more members. Chatroom's great for a bit of instant messaging and I think that even if you find it getting used a bit more, most members will prefer the forum, but it's good extra on a great site
                            Ian

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: davewilson on February 11, 2007, 07:53:41 PM

Great idea for this one Wizard.If everybody uses the Last Click function they will know where members are viewing.I presume if they were in the chat room this would show?

The Stig

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Dare on February 12, 2007, 01:18:41 AM

Quote from: The Stig on February 11, 2007, 07:53:41 PM

Great idea for this one Wizard.If everybody uses the Last Click function they will know where members are viewing.I presume if they were in the chat room this would show?

The Stig

where is the last click function,can't find it

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: davewilson on February 12, 2007, 01:26:49 AM

Just under on line users.
It has two little people side by side,
underneath them is a button Last Click.
I am not sure if it will tell you who is in the chat site,but it will give a clue to people online and what they are viewing.

I am online now do you want you try it? Meet you there?

The stig

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: davewilson on February 12, 2007, 01:49:31 AM

I have never contacted anyone on it ,
No one knows how to use it.The chat thing represents ...........you have to talk to someone!!!!!
If you portray the facility a different way where you tell people..  they type not talk......... this facility will be a boom

Sod it went to Maplins and bought a mike -camera.How to edit the works+Studio Plus
Not needed just to type........



The Stig

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Wizzo on February 12, 2007, 03:19:50 PM

What shall we call it then? Answers on a postcard......

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: davewilson on February 13, 2007, 08:23:06 AM

We could have our very own...Live Diary Room...
Just like Big Brother,but with better people of course.
If you could make the icon flash? when people are in there using it ?(Have not got a clue if this is possible)
It would give an indication for people to enter and join in with the others inside.
Just an idea

The Stig.

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Wizzo on February 13, 2007, 08:45:40 AM

No, I don't know how to make it flash when someone enters the room either.

Here are some suggestion for the new name:

Diary Room
Type & Talk
Key-Board Room (get it?)
Finger Chat
Finger Fun (oooh errrr missus)
Meeting Room

Any others??

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Neil.P on February 17, 2007, 09:10:00 PM

Right I'm in the Chatroom and I ain't coming out until someone comes in there and chats to me >:D
Every time I go in there someone goes out the other door >:D

I ain't coming out, you're gonna have to come in and drag me out >:D

Neil.P

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Neil.P on February 17, 2007, 10:18:07 PM

Bloody computer went potty, sorry Ian.
Thanks for the chat!

Neil.P

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Ian on February 17, 2007, 10:20:11 PM

No problem Neil

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Ian on February 17, 2007, 10:25:26 PM

Fink I must have upset Wizard, suddenly not authorised to view random images  :'(

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Dare on February 17, 2007, 10:29:46 PM

Quote from: ian on February 17, 2007, 10:25:26 PM

Fink I must have upset Wizard, suddenly not authorised to view random images  :'(

maybe you upset the little lady

winters back,been snowing all day :'(

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Ian on February 17, 2007, 10:32:45 PM

Been lovely here Dare, sat in the garden and had a couple of glasses of wine  :yahoo:

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Dare on February 17, 2007, 10:36:18 PM

Quote from: ian on February 17, 2007, 10:32:45 PM

Been lovely here Dare, sat in the garden and had a couple of glasses of wine  :yahoo:

Been cold here for 3 weeks,down in the
single digits many nites

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Ian on February 17, 2007, 10:56:40 PM

We got windows open, mild

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Wizzo on February 18, 2007, 01:43:42 PM

Ian, look at your membership status, you're now a double world champion!!

Shame I forgot to add the permission rights for you  :-[ all done now.

Title: Re: I want a word with you.
Post by: Ian on February 18, 2007, 03:22:36 PM

Nice one Wizard, never noticed, thanks. Alonso watch out, I'm after your title 'cos you ain't gonna get it this year  :tease: