Freebird Posted January 20, 2016 Share #1 Posted January 20, 2016 OK folks....some of you have missed the chat room and aren't real happy with the Shout solution that we now have. It's not that I don't care but I've just had a very difficult finding a good replacement for the old one. I may have finally found one that I think is pretty good. Before I spend the money on it though, I want to know that it's something that you will really use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted January 20, 2016 Well, 48 views and no responses. Maybe you folks don't want a chat room after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAWildKat Posted January 20, 2016 Share #3 Posted January 20, 2016 I would use it if it's android friendly. I did make a facebook chat a while back and some ppl seem to like it, but someone has to add others into the chat when they want to chat and that can be frustrating. Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted January 20, 2016 Share #4 Posted January 20, 2016 There are times when a chat room would be nice but it not a necessity for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted January 20, 2016 Well when the old one went down, a lot of people said that they missed it. The solution that is not installed doesn't seem to be very well accepted. Not sure why because it actually does the same thing the old one did but just without the nice layout. That's OK though...if folks don't like it then I need to come up with something else. Just surprised that now there seems to be little interest. Of course, it was late last night when I posted this so maybe those people who miss the old chat room just haven't seen it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj66 Posted January 20, 2016 Share #6 Posted January 20, 2016 I would use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted January 20, 2016 Share #7 Posted January 20, 2016 I would use it. Retarded and plenty of time so far this winter. But that being said I cain't see dropping a bunch on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted January 20, 2016 Share #8 Posted January 20, 2016 Well when the old one went down, a lot of people said that they missed it. The solution that is not installed doesn't seem to be very well accepted. Not sure why because it actually does the same thing the old one did but just without the nice layout. That's OK though...if folks don't like it then I need to come up with something else. Just surprised that now there seems to be little interest. Of course, it was late last night when I posted this so maybe those people who miss the old chat room just haven't seen it yet. Yes there are some of us that sleep at night. I will be in there. I loved chatting with my VR family. I realize that even the old chat was not "private" but you had to make an effort to see what was being said in there, With the Facebook chat or the Shoutbox, everything you say is right there in the worlds face where you have to make an effort to not see it. Naked chat just is not the same out in the open........ It gets chilly........ I think that once the day wakes up there will be more people see this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry1963 Posted January 20, 2016 Share #9 Posted January 20, 2016 Well, 48 views and no responses. Maybe you folks don't want a chat room after all. Chat room, there is a chat room Is drinking allowed in the chat room:beer: I bet you smoking is not allowed in the chat room:no-no-no: Actually it took me a few times to figure out what that thing was on top of the forum, then I figured out it was a chat room. I have seen activity but when I am on I have not seen anyone in chat. I guess my question is, how expensive is it, and how hard to maintain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted January 20, 2016 The old room was remotely hosted and I paid it yearly. They went out of business and left a lot of people hanging. This one is different. I will pay for the software one time and host it on our server. So there will be no monthly or yearly costs. The software is not terribly expensive but not free. Probably about $250.00. Compared to what I have invested in other software here and etc., it's not a bad price. It shouldn't be much trouble to maintain. The installation and any customization is where the time always comes in. Once installed and the way we want it, I hope there will be very little other maintenance to keep it going. I've tried it on a demo and it is about the closest thing I've found to our old chat room that most seemed to like. Not exactly but close. As for Android and Iphone use, it should work. I tested it on my Iphone and it seemed to work OK. The only issue may be getting the mobile application to access our database so that people don't have to sign up and login separately to use it. The site version will do that but I'm not 100% sure about the mobile version. Trying to find out. Either way, it's about the only thing I have found so regardless of the mobile question, it is probably what I'll do with if enough want the chat room back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted January 20, 2016 Share #11 Posted January 20, 2016 You may find several will say they will use it, now that winter is here and nothing to do. When riding season returns, I would think it would be used very little. I could be wrong though. Its not a necessity for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAWildKat Posted January 20, 2016 Share #12 Posted January 20, 2016 Don, If you need help configuring the chatroom I can ask Mike if he has the free time to assist. I'm sure he won't mind at all. But I can still ask him. Usually any challenge to build his resume is welcomed. Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbig1 Posted January 20, 2016 Share #13 Posted January 20, 2016 well I think some of us will use it. Good way to check on friends and give them a hard time [install evil laugh] Been running in circles lately so hit and miss on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted January 20, 2016 Share #14 Posted January 20, 2016 Chat's coming back?!!? Woooo Hoooooooooooooo!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted January 20, 2016 Share #15 Posted January 20, 2016 Chat room, there is a chat room Is drinking allowed in the chat room:beer: I bet you smoking is not allowed in the chat room:no-no-no: Actually it took me a few times to figure out what that thing was on top of the forum, then I figured out it was a chat room. I have seen activity but when I am on I have not seen anyone in chat. I guess my question is, how expensive is it, and how hard to maintain? @Larry1963 there is a lot of drinking in the chat room. @Yama Mama is a great host and tarbender......... Just watch out if Don can find her whip for her. From some of the conversations I am sure there was something being smoked in the chat room. There is also a lot of food in the chat room. Then there are the toga parties, naked chat, etc...................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted January 20, 2016 Share #16 Posted January 20, 2016 On occasion I'd go into the chat room to see what's going on in there, quite amusing at times. I never did participate though, my typing speed can't keep up with the conversation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share #17 Posted January 20, 2016 Well...I went ahead and bought the software. Will try to get it installed. Ran into an issue with the server already that I hope I can rectify. Some needed drivers are not present on the server. I knew that installation was going to be a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share #18 Posted January 20, 2016 Oops...guess I need to try that again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yama Mama Posted January 20, 2016 Share #19 Posted January 20, 2016 Chat's coming back?!!? Woooo Hoooooooooooooo!!!!!!! I have always wanted to try the chatroom, but was just too horribly shy..........I guess I need to get my boots polished and my toga cleaned. This is very good news. Thank you Don. You are very good to us little people. Yama Mama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry1963 Posted January 20, 2016 Share #20 Posted January 20, 2016 @Larry1963 there is a lot of drinking in the chat room. @Yama Mama is a great host and tarbender......... Just watch out if Don can find her whip for her. From some of the conversations I am sure there was something being smoked in the chat room. There is also a lot of food in the chat room. Then there are the toga parties, naked chat, etc...................................... It is lucky I spent 23 years in the Air Force going to different countries protecting the interest of the US, which has allowed me to see many strange things, like in the Philippians, the Nipa Hut drinking Red Horse Beer, and Sam Miguel beer, some grass shack in South Korea drinking soju, Oscar Champaign and ammo bowls, Thailand eating live squid and drinking I do now know what, along with other sights and sounds before coming a preacher. I can handle this chat room :dancefool: Ripping the sheet off the bed, SIGN ME UP! LETS CHAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted January 21, 2016 Share #21 Posted January 21, 2016 And Yama Mama has been known to.......host the chat.....well ya gotta show up to see!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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