Chat room - Engraving Etc. Forum

From:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	22 Sep 2005
To:	ALL	1 of 25

2005.1

What does anyone think of a "chat" room.

I think "live" chat would be a great addition to this forum. As I was catching up on posts my wife Lisa asked it the forum was live chat.

Several of us have talked on Skype, but a live chat would enable a lot of interaction......plus it would be easier to pick on Joe Hayes.......

As we say in the Islands... Geeevum Brah....

From:	Funkmeister (FUNKY)	23 Sep 2005
To:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	2 of 25

2005.2 In reply to 2005.1
;-) Good suggestion...I would like to talk to some of you about different things live. Maybe you don't feel the same about me :'-( I really like the idea. What do the rest of you think?

From:	Laura (ELLEMD628)	23 Sep 2005
To:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	3 of 25

2005.3 In reply to 2005.1
Sure, I'd like a live chat. I use Skype sometimes but don't have a mic on one computer yet and I prefer typing to talking, it's more discrete in case someones in the store and you can come back to the chat and catch up if you need to go do something. Laura DeMeyer Etched in Time Engraving "Making Memories Last a Lifetime" http://www.etchedintimeengraving.com http://www.cafepress.com/pugpugs

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	23 Sep 2005
To:	ALL	5 of 25

2005.5 In reply to 2005.4
The chat room at our backup forum works fairly well. http://forums.delphiforums.com/Engrave/start It never saw much action while we were there, but feel free to use it. David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	23 Sep 2005
To:	Funkmeister (FUNKY)	6 of 25

2005.6 In reply to 2005.2
quote: Maybe you don't feel the same about me :'-( Funk, DUDE.........WE LOVE YA MAN!!!!!!

From:	Funkmeister (FUNKY)	23 Sep 2005
To:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	7 of 25

2005.7 In reply to 2005.6
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D JUST TRYING TO GET SOME FEEDBACK HERE. EVERYBODY LOVES FUNKY!!!

From:	Da Big Fish (JOHNFISH)	23 Sep 2005
To:	ALL	8 of 25

2005.8
Why do I feel a "group hug" coming on? "If you give someone a program, you will frustrate them for a day; if you teach them how to program, you will frustrate them for a lifetime."

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	10 Oct 2005
To:	ALL	9 of 25

2005.9 In reply to 2005.8
So, what was the consensus? Would you like to line up a live chat? Would you like a chat based on a particular topic, or a free-for-all? I went to our backup (Delphi) forum and tried the chat function. Seems like they're made some improvements since I was last there. If you want to give it a try sometime, let's set a date/time and have at it. :-) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	27 Oct 2005
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	10 of 25

2005.10 In reply to 2005.9
David, I don't think there is a consensus....I'll post a poll. But I think that it can be a free for all with other rooms with specifics, or private chats.....

From:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	27 Oct 2005
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	11 of 25

2005.11 In reply to 2005.9
Me again, I would be happy to try it. Let me know what works for you.

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	29 Oct 2005
To:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	12 of 25

2005.12 In reply to 2005.11
Chuck, Just curious. What is it about live chat that's preferrable to this almost live format? David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	29 Oct 2005
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	13 of 25

2005.13 In reply to 2005.12

David,

The short answer is the immediacy of it I think. There is the opportunity to a " ok, let me walk you through this" or "ok, hang on and let me try that"
There is also the opportunity for live interaction. It could be used as a training device, or a live ask the expert, for example say we were able to get Pradham Balter on line to do a "Corel Class" or seminar in which folks could ask him questions and get immediate answers to their quesitons WHILE they are actually working on the program.
These are just a couple of thoughts that make chat viable in my opinion. Sort of like SKYPE without talking.......which by the way for those of us that have signed up, David T. Harvey and Deena, UCONNDave, Peter Vasic, it has been not only a lot of fun, but a valuable tool.
I hope that answered your question.

From:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	29 Oct 2005
To:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	14 of 25

2005.14 In reply to 2005.13

Chuck,

I use Skype's chat feature almost daily. You, Harvey, Peter and I have used it in a group setting and it works great. When needed, I like the fact that during the chat we can even transfer files to one another through the same interface. The immediacy is great.

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	29 Oct 2005
To:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	15 of 25

2005.15 In reply to 2005.13

Chuck,

I can see your point in a training situation. Outside of that, it seems like a lot of good information could be relayed, which isn't archived, as it is here.

Of course, for some people, that's the objective.

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

EDITED: 29 Oct 2005 by DGL

From:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	29 Oct 2005
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	16 of 25

2005.16 In reply to 2005.15
quote: I can see your point in a training situation. Outside of that, it seems like a lot of good information could be relayed, which isn't archived, as it is here. David, that is true about the archive, but sometimes it helps to have information instantly. If it is important enough, the information could be archived later, or a post could be made after the problem was resolved. Live chat also adds a sense of community. I know that we already have that here, but think of it as a bunch of us getting together at Quarks at the Hilton in LV only without the beer..... :-) It's sometimes just plain fun.......all work and no play...blah blah blah

From:	Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)	29 Oct 2005
To:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	17 of 25

2005.17 In reply to 2005.16
You can also set up a chat conference on Skype. I think it can take up to 255 people at a time. Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem) Harvey's Tips Page When you finally understand it completely... it changes.

From:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	29 Oct 2005
To:	Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)	19 of 25

2005.19 In reply to 2005.17
In looking at Skype, I think the ability to have an "open" room that anyone can join without being invited does not exist. This would not acheive the goal of having a chat room. IMHO

From:	UncleSteve	29 Oct 2005
To:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	20 of 25

2005.20 In reply to 2005.19
Chuck, do you REALLY want a chat that anyone can just jump into with no invitation? :S "Genius ain't anything more than elegant common sense." Josh Billings