[SCARIO]

Add a chat section to the forum.

[mothered]

Add a chat section to the forum.

No need, we already have Discord as our means of communication.

A chatbox/live chat has been suggested a number of times and declined.

[Oni]

Add a chat section to the forum.

We have a Discord. Chatboxes aren't really forum-like.

[mothered]

Chatboxes aren't really forum-like.

This ^

Around 15 years ago, chatboxes were quite popular on the majority of boards I was registered with.
Seldom are they used nowadays.

[Oni]

Chatboxes aren't really forum-like.

This ^

Around 15 years ago, chatboxes were quite popular on the majority of boards I was registered with.
Seldom are they used nowadays.

In general, people seem to gravitate more towards instant messaging or chats. The communication on forums is less instantaneous, but also more provoking/thoughtful. That makes it special. To add anything else would certainly detract from that experience. We do have the Discord, but it's off-site and secondary to the forum.

[mothered]

The communication on forums is less instantaneous, but also more provoking/thoughtful. That makes it special.

Very well said.

[Oni]

I've increased them back to 150/15/75. The increase in activity is pretty decent lately.

Chatboxes aren't really forum-like.

This ^

Around 15 years ago, chatboxes were quite popular on the majority of boards I was registered with.
Seldom are they used nowadays.

In general, people seem to gravitate more towards instant messaging or chats. The communication on forums is less instantaneous, but also more provoking/thoughtful. That makes it special. To add anything else would certainly detract from that experience. We do have the Discord, but it's off-site and secondary to the forum.

I'd discussed implementing a shoutbox again recently, with the same conclusion it would be to the detriment of both the Discord and forum. It's possible to embed our Discord, but I'd just recommend downloading the app.

[Jiggly]

I've increased them back to 150/15/75. The increase in activity is pretty decent lately.

This ^

Around 15 years ago, chatboxes were quite popular on the majority of boards I was registered with.
Seldom are they used nowadays.

In general, people seem to gravitate more towards instant messaging or chats. The communication on forums is less instantaneous, but also more provoking/thoughtful. That makes it special. To add anything else would certainly detract from that experience. We do have the Discord, but it's off-site and secondary to the forum.

I'd discussed implementing a shoutbox again recently, with the same conclusion it would be to the detriment of both the Discord and forum. It's possible to embed our Discord, but I'd just recommend downloading the app.

The separation between the forum and discord is important, in my opinion. It allows people to relax, and have more general small talk, random meme/image posting, and instant feedback. We once referred to Skype/discord as the "gutter of SL", which is best kept separate from the forum itself.

[Oni]

Surprised we've hit goals after almost 24 hours downtime. Awesome to see everyone back, despite the setbacks.

[mothered]

Surprised we've hit goals after almost 24 hours downtime.

Same.

The activity started to flow the moment we came back online. This clearly demonstrates the Interest and dedication of members toward this board.