Do you use Chat System 2019

Do you use the Chat system on the Homepage?

  • Yes

    Votes: 3 7.9%
  • No

    Votes: 34 89.5%
  • Where is it again?

    Votes: 1 2.6%

  • Total voters
    38
  • Poll closed .

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I would just like to find out if you find the chat system is useful or not needed?​
 
Time and again, I've been telling some of the admin that the chat function serves no purpose and I find that some messages go unanswered for days so let's do away with it for good.
 
I have not ever initiated a chat on there, but have responded to some queries started there. Seems useful and less intimidating to newer members who have not yet worked out the intricacies of the forum.
 
I have also not used the Chat System on the homepage to initiate any discussions.
But have answered a few questions here and there.

Am indifferent on its use. If it stays its quite a nice feature. If it goes I won't miss it much.

But I take @Andre 's point that it may be a bit less intimidating for a newer member who hasnt worked out how to make a new thread to ask a question - or perhaps they dont feel creating a whole new thread is worthy of a simple question (which they shouldnt think because that's what the forum is for)
 
I have also not used the Chat System on the homepage to initiate any discussions.
But have answered a few questions here and there.

Am indifferent on its use. If it stays its quite a nice feature. If it goes I won't miss it much.

But I take @Andre 's point that it may be a bit less intimidating for a newer member who hasnt worked out how to make a new thread to ask a question - or perhaps they dont feel creating a whole new thread is worthy of a simple question (which they shouldnt think because that's what the forum is for)
''Am indifferent on its use. If it stays its quite a nice feature. If it goes I won't miss it much.'' Agree I see people asking questions and only get a reply 2 days later.
 
I think it has a use. To say something quick without the need to open a new thread. Like SirVape has great specials this week, go check it out.
Unfortunately people use it for advertising or things that would need a proper thread to discuss
 
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