Chat Feedback

[-J]

I closed the other thread so we can narrow the focus a bit. Not ruling out IRC, we're just keeping an open mind to all the options out there.

We're looking into different options for bring the forum chat back. There are a lot of 'em, from IRC clients, to custom chat software, to shoutboxes built into the software. The point of this thread is to help get a bead on the features people want to see and then go from there.

There are a few things we are gunning for for sure, but I'm curious what features are important to the people who will be using the chat.

[Ellissentials]

A collaborative place for DJF members to see who is there and to be able to virtually chat it up with em.

....so....anything really works for me personally :lol:

[Stripe]

a simple group chat that would pop out into a new window would work for me :P

[rnhld]

mobile accessibility

[Stripe]

mobile accessibility would actually be a good one.

[FireyFate]

Whatever we can have soonest! Doesn't matter if its crap... crappiness was 85% of the old Flashchat's charm!

[LALaw]

The old flashchat wasn't a problem for me. I just ask that we not add any more shortcuts so that lal = I eat poop or whatever it used to say when I logged on

[drumpusher]

Filter pwns were the business. I love cock flavoured soup. :P

[Marc S]

+1 on mobile if possible, but simple is key i think, flashy features are not needed. just a basic chat, has to be better than using facebook chat like we do now.

[DJRa1n]

I still prefer IRC. There are apps for android and iPhone for IRC clients.

[PopeofDope]

Guys, I got some license available as a chat for the vBulletin forum as well. I don't use the license anymore, so you're able to use it! ;)
For this one: http://www.dragonbyte-tech.com/vbecommerce.php?do=product&productid=2

[The Judge]

My only feedback is - quit fannying about and get something up!!! :argh:

[Mephs]

WHERE FLASH CHAt?

[KLH]

Where's mobile chat?

-KLH

[FireyFate]

I think a chat room would be pretty cool.

[Cardell]

I would suggest something as open and available as possible. IRC would be a good alternative, you could join from on the site to connecting with an external, native client. I would love a DJF chat when I'm on the go with just my phone, and Flash is not ideal in that case.

[M!TCH]

Greedy bastards. I think we should have to handwrite our chats and send them to everyone. Get some respect in hurrr

[Mystic]

I personally would like to see the chat be IRC based. You could use a custom java chat on the website for people who don't have IRC clients while those of us who do have them can log in without having to worry about a browser client. This also means you'd have more people idling which is a good thing because it will promote actual activity in the chat and you'll likely see a good number of people using it at all times.

Plus, there are a lot of mobile based IRC clients out there that are actually decent. AndChat for Android is what I use.

[Manu]

Smoke pole.

[windspeed36]

Preferably something non-flash based due to Apples lack of support. I'll have a talk to a guy I know who used to work at vBulletin for ideas...

[The Judge]

Any movement on this?

[drumpusher]

Touchy.

[DjBlanco]

http://ibankcoin.com/chessnwine/files/2010/11/touchy-feely.jpg


its there you just cant see it !! :lol:

[The Judge]

Cursed FB screwing up the chat and all too. Ragh!

[Rek_Aviles]

FB style chat system. Works with Vbulletin, although i'm not sure of the version it works for.

http://www.cometchat.com/tour/one-on-one-chat (http://www.cometchat.com/tour/one-on-one-chat)


Demo: http://www.phpchatsoftware.com/vbulletin/ (http://www.phpchatsoftware.com/vbulletin/) (log in to this forum with Username: demo1/Password: User1)



**I'm sure ppl will pitch in to get the brand free version.

[drumpusher]

aim group chat: djforums

Just invite yourself.

[The Judge]

*Ahem*

Miss frashchat.

[KLH]

We could simply use FWR's chat on Ustream. It's IRC based and open to anyone. It also has the added benefit of being able to see when a DJ is broadcasting...

-KLH

[Will MaXimal]

I actually liked the old chat system... It was easy, accessible and was a part of the site instead of navigating away from the site :)

[M!TCH]

aim group chat: djforums

Just invite yourself.

AIM still exists?!?

[Will MaXimal]

Feel free to use my chat lol

http://vanmaximal.com/chat

The url is hidden from the regular navigation so only DJF people will know about it.