Instant Messages (IM's) on forum

Dec

2007

I would like to see an IM feature on my forums for members to use while they are on the site.

1 zinex, on 07/12/2007 at 13h07

i vote no. there is a chat or shout box for that or pm system.

2 jaebaeli, on 07/12/2007 at 23h26

Well the PMs aren't instant, and they have a limit to the storage capacity in boxes, which means you have to copy and past each message one at a time to archive it, and so it become cumbersome and problematic.

As for the chat box, no one uses it on my site because you have to contact those online first and tell them to meet you inside the chat...if they happen to be busy posting, and don't notice they have a PM, they'll miss it....and the PM messages have never popped up on my site, no matter what. Not exactly streamlined in that regard...

Hence, the need for an IM feature, which allows you to click their name and send a pop up IM. Then they can respond immediately. It's also something that would be convenient while working on the site with moderators, or discussing things with friends while posting and catching up on information.

I hope that explains my reasons for wanting IM feature.

3 Har Dy, on 08/12/2007 at 04h40

mmm... I think you just turn on the Multiply vote.

Well , I think Yes!!!!!!!

4 jaebaeli, on 08/12/2007 at 04h51

what?
what does multiply vote have to do with IM's????
Shocked

5 Luky, on 08/12/2007 at 10h12

He said that your poll is with multiple choice, not IM's.

6 Nols76, on 27/03/2008 at 01h35

I think an IM feature would be ideal. Id even pay for the feature.

7 Ike, on 27/03/2008 at 13h55

No.You have pm and chatbox

8 Sneshka, on 29/03/2008 at 06h40

I agree,becouse chat is slowly and isnt same as IM and there problems with login if you in another pages

PM we can used when members not online and needs more time

9 Maxiamento, on 29/03/2008 at 12h56

YES!

10 josh, on 30/03/2008 at 01h33

i post this like in july. i vote yes

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11 Dana, on 30/03/2008 at 03h48

I voted No, my member's really enjoy the PM messaging. most other sites don't have that. plus we use the chat box in mine too. i believe in your profile<preferenced< there is that option to be notified for pop up when getting a PM.

12 Nols76, on 08/04/2008 at 02h09

Dana wrote:I voted No, my member's really enjoy the PM messaging. most other sites don't have that. plus we use the chat box in mine too. i believe in your profile<preferenced< there is that option to be notified for pop up when getting a PM.

I would never want to REPLACE the PM and chatbox feature and I dont think that is what is at stake here.

If we could add an IM module that woud be perfect. If you dont want it, simply don't use it. Jaebaeli is right on...there is no substitute for the IM. But by all means, keep the PM as well.

13 Paradox RP, on 04/01/2010 at 13h09

Nols76 wrote:I think an IM feature would be ideal. Id even pay for the feature.

Agreed ^.^

14 --kml--, on 04/01/2010 at 13h13

This could be done with msn im Razz

You could see it under my name ( the msn icon ) ,
even if the contact didnt add me , he could instant message me by just clicking the box Razz

and some people may get some errors , ask them to go here

http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/The+protocol+is+not+associated+with+any+program

and the problem is solved Razz