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Rick · 13-03-09, 04:47 PM

Spotted on another vbulliten forum a chat window. That forum used it for general open chat between members for stuff that wouldn't go on a thread. Don't know if it would work or what anyone thinks to the idea. One of my thoughts is that this forum is much bigger than the one I noticed it on so not sure if it would work, but thought i'd throw the idea about see what people think.

Suppose if enough people think it would be a good idea it will be up to Brian in the end to give it either a yes or no.

brian · 14-03-09, 12:26 PM

Got to admit, never been keen on them. Looked to implement something on another forum a while back, but there are always concerns raised, not least with site security (we've already been the target of sustained attacks against the site in the past).

Also, a big reason Techwatch has such visibility online is because all the discussions are in public view, which means search engines can find them and help draw in other users looking for the same topic.

I know that doesn't apply so much to general chat, but I'd much rather keep the current system in place, where security liabilities are minimised, and any discussions are in public view for Google to find.

Hope that helps.

parricull · 14-03-09, 12:49 PM

Also i seem to find forums run a little slower when browsing due to the chat window refreshing every so many seconds.On other forums that is.

Analoguesat · 14-03-09, 01:16 PM

I can see any chat box being hijacked by numerous cable boyos with dozens of "give me the latest keys" posts cant you?

lee-ds · 14-03-09, 02:14 PM

Not to mention that chat boxs are crap!

Rick · 14-03-09, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Analoguesat

I can see any chat box being hijacked by numerous cable boyos with dozens of "give me the latest keys" posts cant you?

actually now you mention it, yes, case closed

pje · 16-03-09, 05:11 AM

Cost of running it ?..

mem...ect,
gig's.
OK Who's going to ?

read it so fast ???.

Better the Fourm.
u can sms each other

have u got free tx

pje · 16-03-09, 05:31 AM

Also the the "Blog's" side of thing's,,,,,,,no feed back,, fourm you can get a Reply.

Happy St Patrick's Day, 2009

pje · 18-03-09, 03:42 AM

Hello . How was your day.

13-03-09, 04:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rick Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn, UK Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,029 Times in 669 Posts	Chat Window Spotted on another vbulliten forum a chat window. That forum used it for general open chat between members for stuff that wouldn't go on a thread. Don't know if it would work or what anyone thinks to the idea. One of my thoughts is that this forum is much bigger than the one I noticed it on so not sure if it would work, but thought i'd throw the idea about see what people think. Suppose if enough people think it would be a good idea it will be up to Brian in the end to give it either a yes or no. __________________ Fibo 1.2m HH, Wavefield T90. AzBox HD Premium, Vu+ Duo Plumber and Satellite Installer North West Satellite Systems

14-03-09, 12:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
brian Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inverness, Scotland Posts: 3,726 Thanks: 286 Thanked 1,682 Times in 584 Posts	Re: Chat Window Got to admit, never been keen on them. Looked to implement something on another forum a while back, but there are always concerns raised, not least with site security (we've already been the target of sustained attacks against the site in the past). Also, a big reason Techwatch has such visibility online is because all the discussions are in public view, which means search engines can find them and help draw in other users looking for the same topic. I know that doesn't apply so much to general chat, but I'd much rather keep the current system in place, where security liabilities are minimised, and any discussions are in public view for Google to find. Hope that helps.

14-03-09, 12:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
parricull Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Telewest Posts: 636 Thanks: 70 Thanked 115 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Chat Window Also i seem to find forums run a little slower when browsing due to the chat window refreshing every so many seconds.On other forums that is. __________________ All info supplied by me is for educational and hypothetical purposes ONLY. Last edited by parricull; 14-03-09 at 12:49 PM. Reason: more info.

14-03-09, 01:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: Chat Window I can see any chat box being hijacked by numerous cable boyos with dozens of "give me the latest keys" posts cant you? __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

14-03-09, 02:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
lee-ds Cable Animal Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Capital Of Yorkshire Posts: 1,673 Thanks: 163 Thanked 451 Times in 350 Posts	Re: Chat Window Not to mention that chat boxs are crap! __________________ If at first you don't succeed.......flash and flash again!

16-03-09, 05:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
pje Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 156 Thanks: 319 Thanked 37 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Chat Window Cost of running it ?.. mem...ect, gig's. OK Who's going to ? read it so fast ???. Better the Fourm. u can sms each other have u got free tx Last edited by pje; 16-03-09 at 05:15 AM.

16-03-09, 05:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
pje Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 156 Thanks: 319 Thanked 37 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Chat Window Also the the "Blog's" side of thing's,,,,,,,no feed back,, fourm you can get a Reply. Happy St Patrick's Day, 2009 Last edited by pje; 16-03-09 at 05:41 AM. Reason: little green man told me he was Irish's.???? no u tube .?

18-03-09, 03:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
pje Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 156 Thanks: 319 Thanked 37 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Chat Window Hello . How was your day. Last edited by pje; 18-03-09 at 03:45 AM. Reason: still see the little green men,,,they are all over th.....

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