New MW chat system! Give your input!

StangFlyer · 08-05-2003, 11:28 AM

Hey All - There is now a new web based chat room system that has been custom programmed for MW. It's also tied directly into the membership database, so it works with your existing member account. I've changed over all the links, so just click on "Chat Room" on the left navbar to sign in. Please let me know what you think and make sure it runs ok...

NOTE: You will probably need to be using either IE 5 and up or NS 6 and up for it to function correctly, and for the layout to look right. I've tested it in both the newer IE/NS platforms. Right now the new chat just covers all the basics, but gives a nice platform to add on to with additional features over time.

ac97gt · 08-05-2003, 04:48 PM

wow, its neat clean and fast, i like it. i think the irc one was too difficult for some people to use? im glad you switched over, maybe now some people will actually chat in it

StangFlyer · 08-05-2003, 05:41 PM

I think what we should do is give it a good testing out. Why doesn't everyone who can come to the chat room Wednesday evening at 9 PM EST time. I'll login then, so see you all there!

Crazy Horse GT · 08-05-2003, 10:27 PM

sounds good have to see if my pos pc will work . lol. cya.

joe4speed · 08-06-2003, 02:28 AM

I always miss chat times... sometimes it sucks working nights!

StangFlyer · 08-06-2003, 11:45 PM

Well we had a few members come in tonight and chat for a while... Over all the new system worked really well it seemed, which is great!

I have now modded the message board so that the main forums homepage now shows who is talking in the chat room at any given time. Hopefully this will get more members in there and using it!

StangFlyer · 08-07-2003, 11:43 AM

Over time I will be programming in extended features and functionality into the new chat system. If anyone can offer any feedback or suggestions on what should be added (i.e. a wish list) then post it here... So far, here is what I already plan to add to it:

Moderated Chat - The ability to designate one user in the chat as a "Speaker", who has normal typing voice. Once moderated chat is activated by the admin/mod, then only the speaker and admin/mod can openly type and have their messages immediate be displayed to the audience. All normal users typed messages will be listed in a "queue" on the admin/mod's display. The moderator can then choose what questions/msgs to display in an organized sequence for the speaker to see and respond to.

Chat Invitations - A member in the chat room will be able to send an invitation to other members. Once an invitation is sent, the next time the invited member loads a page on the site a notification will be displayed telling the member they have been invited by you to come and chat. If they click "Accept" the chat room will automatically pop open and then will be logged in. If they decline, they continue surfing as they were and a message is displayed to the member who sent the invite in the chat that the member declined the invitation.

HotRoddin · 08-09-2003, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dan McClain
Moderated Chat - The ability to designate one user in the chat as a "Speaker", who has normal typing voice. Once moderated chat is activated by the admin/mod, then only the speaker and admin/mod can openly type and have their messages immediate be displayed to the audience. All normal users typed messages will be listed in a "queue" on the admin/mod's display. The moderator can then choose what questions/msgs to display in an organized sequence for the speaker to see and respond to.

Wow .... i was just about to let you know how quick and nice the new chat room was, then i read this ??? Maybe its just me, but i go in a chat room to shoot the breeze ... bench race .. whatever ... why such a rigid structure ?? I may be wrong, but i think if you do that as a general rule, you aren't gonna have many people go in there ? I can see it for special occasions, but not all the time

StangFlyer · 08-09-2003, 10:02 PM

No no no... The moderation functionality would be so that we can have special guest chats in a question and answer type format. Without such functionality for doing it in a moderated fashion it would be a chaotic mess... But, normally.. no... The chat would run in its standard unmoderated mode like it does now...

95mustanggt · 08-10-2003, 01:54 PM

Dan,

Looks like a great new system. Much better than the old one!

HotRoddin · 08-10-2003, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dan McClain
No no no... The moderation functionality would be so that we can have special guest chats in a question and answer type format.

Oh whew

I misunderstood that. In that format its totally understandable. I really do like the new chat room, very fast and easy to use.

08-05-2003, 11:28 AM	#1
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	New MW Chat Room! Hey All - There is now a new web based chat room system that has been custom programmed for MW. It's also tied directly into the membership database, so it works with your existing member account. I've changed over all the links, so just click on "Chat Room" on the left navbar to sign in. Please let me know what you think and make sure it runs ok... NOTE: You will probably need to be using either IE 5 and up or NS 6 and up for it to function correctly, and for the layout to look right. I've tested it in both the newer IE/NS platforms. Right now the new chat just covers all the basics, but gives a nice platform to add on to with additional features over time. __________________ StangFlyer 1991 Mustang GT - Supercharged 377 Stroker 2000 Ford Lightning - Project Lightning Hauler Media Center Gallery - View my member photos

08-05-2003, 04:48 PM	#2
ac97gt Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia (DC) Posts: 232	wow, its neat clean and fast, i like it. i think the irc one was too difficult for some people to use? im glad you switched over, maybe now some people will actually chat in it __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "Pacific Green" Flowmasters Bassani X w/cats Steeda Triax K&N and Air Intake Silencer Removed More to come with money! My Ride

08-05-2003, 05:41 PM	#3
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	I think what we should do is give it a good testing out. Why doesn't everyone who can come to the chat room Wednesday evening at 9 PM EST time. I'll login then, so see you all there! __________________ StangFlyer 1991 Mustang GT - Supercharged 377 Stroker 2000 Ford Lightning - Project Lightning Hauler Media Center Gallery - View my member photos

08-05-2003, 10:27 PM	#4
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	sounds good have to see if my pos pc will work . lol. cya. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

08-06-2003, 02:28 AM	#5
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	I always miss chat times... sometimes it sucks working nights! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

08-06-2003, 11:45 PM	#6
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	Well we had a few members come in tonight and chat for a while... Over all the new system worked really well it seemed, which is great! I have now modded the message board so that the main forums homepage now shows who is talking in the chat room at any given time. Hopefully this will get more members in there and using it! __________________ StangFlyer 1991 Mustang GT - Supercharged 377 Stroker 2000 Ford Lightning - Project Lightning Hauler Media Center Gallery - View my member photos

08-07-2003, 11:43 AM	#7
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	Over time I will be programming in extended features and functionality into the new chat system. If anyone can offer any feedback or suggestions on what should be added (i.e. a wish list) then post it here... So far, here is what I already plan to add to it: Moderated Chat - The ability to designate one user in the chat as a "Speaker", who has normal typing voice. Once moderated chat is activated by the admin/mod, then only the speaker and admin/mod can openly type and have their messages immediate be displayed to the audience. All normal users typed messages will be listed in a "queue" on the admin/mod's display. The moderator can then choose what questions/msgs to display in an organized sequence for the speaker to see and respond to. Chat Invitations - A member in the chat room will be able to send an invitation to other members. Once an invitation is sent, the next time the invited member loads a page on the site a notification will be displayed telling the member they have been invited by you to come and chat. If they click "Accept" the chat room will automatically pop open and then will be logged in. If they decline, they continue surfing as they were and a message is displayed to the member who sent the invite in the chat that the member declined the invitation. __________________ StangFlyer 1991 Mustang GT - Supercharged 377 Stroker 2000 Ford Lightning - Project Lightning Hauler Media Center Gallery - View my member photos

08-09-2003, 10:02 PM	#9
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	No no no... The moderation functionality would be so that we can have special guest chats in a question and answer type format. Without such functionality for doing it in a moderated fashion it would be a chaotic mess... But, normally.. no... The chat would run in its standard unmoderated mode like it does now... __________________ StangFlyer 1991 Mustang GT - Supercharged 377 Stroker 2000 Ford Lightning - Project Lightning Hauler Media Center Gallery - View my member photos

08-10-2003, 01:54 PM	#10
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Dan, Looks like a great new system. Much better than the old one! __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

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