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.
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