Suggestion Chat room ?

**jpzk** · 10-09-2011, 07:45 PM - **1 Like**

Would a "chat room" be an interesting feature on Pentax Forum ?

I just thought that it might be great for "live discussions", on anything photography of course.

JP

Adam · 10-09-2011, 07:47 PM

Sort of defeats the purpose of a forum. We used to have one, but nobody used it!

**jpzk** · 10-09-2011, 07:59 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Sort of defeats the purpose of a forum. We used to have one, but nobody used it!

Thanks!

Just wanted to know if that was a good idea ... obviously not!

Cheers.

JP

RioRico · 10-09-2011, 08:35 PM

I've participated in and run many types of discussion areas since ~1980. This forum format is my favourite because it allows time for thoughtful+researched replies (unlike chatrooms) and for easy reviewing of the discussion context (unlike email lists). Chatrooms are OK for thoughtless rants and lurid come-ons and idle gossip. We hopefully don't need those here. There's always 4chan, eh?

yusuf · 10-09-2011, 09:26 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Would a "chat room" be an interesting feature on Pentax Forum ?

I just thought that it might be great for "live discussions", on anything photography of course.

JP

I liked the idea!!!

Parallax · 10-10-2011, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by RioRico

Chatrooms are OK for thoughtless rants

We have the P&R forum for that.

billylh · 01-14-2012, 03:50 PM

hate to bring up an old topic but I thought I'd mention that if you take a look at Terra Forums Carnivorous Plant Discussions - Powered by vBulletin (a carnivorous plant forum) they actually have a chat thats only available to members(have to be logged in to see) and just has one room that sits on the main page of the forums. People dont have to use it but I find that surprisingly alot of people do. I think it does make for interesting conversations and more member networking through real time interactions.

Adam · 01-14-2012, 03:52 PM

This will be a feature that we'll explore on our upcoming website, camera-enthusiast.com.

**jpzk** · 01-18-2012, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by Adam

This will be a feature that we'll explore on our upcoming website, camera-enthusiast.com.

That's a very interesting idea.
I've just joined the site in question last evening ... looks promising.

JP

JohnBee · 01-18-2012, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Would a "chat room" be an interesting feature on Pentax Forum ?

I just thought that it might be great for "live discussions", on anything photography of course.

JP

Totally off topic yet somewhat related.

**jpzk** · 01-18-2012, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by JohnBee

Totally off topic yet somewhat related.

ROFL !!!!

JP

10-09-2011, 07:45 PM - 1 Like	#1
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Chat room ? Would a "chat room" be an interesting feature on Pentax Forum ? I just thought that it might be great for "live discussions", on anything photography of course. JP

10-09-2011, 07:47 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Sort of defeats the purpose of a forum. We used to have one, but nobody used it! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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10-09-2011, 07:59 PM	#3
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Sort of defeats the purpose of a forum. We used to have one, but nobody used it! Thanks! Just wanted to know if that was a good idea ... obviously not! Cheers. JP

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RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	I've participated in and run many types of discussion areas since ~1980. This forum format is my favourite because it allows time for thoughtful+researched replies (unlike chatrooms) and for easy reviewing of the discussion context (unlike email lists). Chatrooms are OK for thoughtless rants and lurid come-ons and idle gossip. We hopefully don't need those here. There's always 4chan, eh?

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yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497	Originally posted by jpzk Would a "chat room" be an interesting feature on Pentax Forum ? I just thought that it might be great for "live discussions", on anything photography of course. JP I liked the idea!!!

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by RioRico Chatrooms are OK for thoughtless rants We have the P&R forum for that.

01-14-2012, 03:50 PM	#7
billylh New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Central Texas Posts: 21	hate to bring up an old topic but I thought I'd mention that if you take a look at Terra Forums Carnivorous Plant Discussions - Powered by vBulletin (a carnivorous plant forum) they actually have a chat thats only available to members(have to be logged in to see) and just has one room that sits on the main page of the forums. People dont have to use it but I find that surprisingly alot of people do. I think it does make for interesting conversations and more member networking through real time interactions.

01-18-2012, 01:19 PM	#9
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam This will be a feature that we'll explore on our upcoming website, camera-enthusiast.com. That's a very interesting idea. I've just joined the site in question last evening ... looks promising. JP

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JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by jpzk Would a "chat room" be an interesting feature on Pentax Forum ? I just thought that it might be great for "live discussions", on anything photography of course. JP Totally off topic yet somewhat related.

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by JohnBee Totally off topic yet somewhat related. ROFL !!!! JP

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