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just4kix · 08-11-09, 02:46 PM

In spite of closing a lot of threads in Yard, the number of offtopic threads have not reduced.

The action has simply shifted from "Yard" to "Introductions" in various items such as "Good Morning", "Good Evening", "Congratulations", etc.

It is nice to say GM, GN, etc. but now these threads are looking more like a chat room. One person, comes and says "GM" and 20 others echo the same thing.

Come on guys, we can do better than this. We are not a chat room. This is an emotional appeal.

08-11-09, 03:14 PM

We can do better only if we have a chatbox / shoutbox.

just4kix · 08-11-09, 03:18 PM

I do not understand.

For general chatting, there is a 'Chat' thread. For shotbox, we have "Suggestions and Complaints".

08-11-09, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just4kix

I do not understand.

For general chatting, there is a 'Chat' thread. For shotbox, we have "Suggestions and Complaints".

shoutbox aka chatbox does not increase post count and is in one the main page of the forum.

also shoutbox is just like your IM in operation and it has nothing to do with "Suggestions and Complaints"

just4kix · 08-11-09, 03:26 PM

Alright. We can make a suggestion to Admin.

But I am not talking about increasing or decreasing post count. I am appealing the users to become active in the mainstream. For instance, there are nearly 200 new posts in DSL and BB sections.

Having a chatbox/shoutbox will simply take the action somewhere else.

08-11-09, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newprouser

shoutbox aka chatbox does not increase post count and is in one the main page of the forum.

also shoutbox is just like your IM in operation and it has nothing to do with "Suggestions and Complaints"

yes that is what I wanted to say.

08-11-09, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just4kix

Having a chatbox/shoutbox will simply take the action somewhere else.

You can put a sticky in shoutbox saying , its for strictly off-topic discussions.

Rameshjeee · 08-11-09, 03:30 PM

Thats why even I worry.A Chatbox / Shoutbox if implemented, might drive away the main focus of the forum. We may end with members just shouting in the shoutbox & not in the forum.

08-11-09, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just4kix

Alright. We can make a suggestion to Admin.

But I am not talking about increasing or decreasing post count. I am appealing the users to become active in the mainstream. For instance, there are nearly 200 new posts in DSL and BB sections.

Having a chatbox/shoutbox will simply take the action somewhere else.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rameshjeee

Thats why even I worry.A Chatbox / Shoutbox if implemented, might drive away the main focus of the forum. We may end with members just shouting in the shoutbox & not in the forum.

You both have to try it , before you realize how it works.

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Rameshjeee · 08-11-09, 03:34 PM

Will check it once I reach home. Here in office its blocked

08-11-09, 02:46 PM	#1
just4kix Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 9,227 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 21	Jokes, Yard and Offtopic (Part 2) In spite of closing a lot of threads in Yard, the number of offtopic threads have not reduced. The action has simply shifted from "Yard" to "Introductions" in various items such as "Good Morning", "Good Evening", "Congratulations", etc. It is nice to say GM, GN, etc. but now these threads are looking more like a chat room. One person, comes and says "GM" and 20 others echo the same thing. Come on guys, we can do better than this. We are not a chat room. This is an emotional appeal. __________________ * Never argue with an idiot * All my useful articles and Guides \| My Movie Collection \| Moser Baer Movies -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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08-11-09, 03:14 PM	#2
18lama Guest Posts: n/a	We can do better only if we have a chatbox / shoutbox.

08-11-09, 03:18 PM	#3
just4kix Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 9,227 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 21	I do not understand. For general chatting, there is a 'Chat' thread. For shotbox, we have "Suggestions and Complaints".

08-11-09, 03:26 PM	#5
just4kix Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 9,227 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 21	Alright. We can make a suggestion to Admin. But I am not talking about increasing or decreasing post count. I am appealing the users to become active in the mainstream. For instance, there are nearly 200 new posts in DSL and BB sections. Having a chatbox/shoutbox will simply take the action somewhere else.

08-11-09, 03:30 PM	#8
Rameshjeee Good to be Back Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Age: 26 Posts: 3,009 Rep Power: 10	Thats why even I worry.A Chatbox / Shoutbox if implemented, might drive away the main focus of the forum. We may end with members just shouting in the shoutbox & not in the forum.

08-11-09, 03:34 PM	#10
Rameshjeee Good to be Back Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Age: 26 Posts: 3,009 Rep Power: 10	Will check it once I reach home. Here in office its blocked

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