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General Discussion => The Lobby => Topic started by: SARMedTech on August 18, 2007, 09:20:59 AM

Title: CAPTalk Live Chat?
Post by: SARMedTech on August 18, 2007, 09:20:59 AM
I was wondering if anyone had every considered starting a website that offered real time chat and that would require CAP membership to use. It seems like it might be a good way to fellowship and exchange ideas with members we might not otherwise ever meet.

Just a thought...I now return you to your regularly scheduled diversions
Title: Re: CAPTalk Live Chat?
Post by: MIKE on August 18, 2007, 02:40:01 PM
The now defunct CAPBoard had a chat room... it was rarely used.  A few sites have had shout boxes, but they have a tendency to be targeted by spammers.

Not sure if having one of these would be a good idea... It might draw some of the chatter off the forum and put it in a more appropriate venue.  Moderation would probably be an issue.
Title: Re: CAPTalk Live Chat?
Post by: BillB on August 18, 2007, 03:02:30 PM
Also you would be cutting some people off. Several that post on CAP Talk are not current members. Either 2B'd, burned out, or heavy work schedule caused non-renewal. You would be eliminating their experience and knowledge. Granted, some might not be welcome, but in general by requireing CAP membership to also cut off a possible new member from gaining information on CAP.