Chatting with PF Members - A Fun Way to Connect

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The discussion centers around the idea of implementing a chat box feature on the forum to facilitate real-time communication among members. This chat box would appear on the side of the page, allowing users to exchange quick messages, similar to the shoutbox used on philosophyforums.com. The proposed feature aims to enhance member interaction without detracting from the forum's traditional structure. Enthusiasm for the idea is evident, with members expressing excitement about upcoming enhancements and support for the initiative.
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The PF members have always talked about the chat events.
So i was thinking, what about making a little 'chat box' that will show on the side of the page, where you can exchange some words with the members online ?
It will be really cool.
 
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philosophyforums.com has a shoutbox, which i use frequently...it's not as quick as a chat room (which i think takes away from the whole forum concept), yet it's more instant then the forums if you just want to say Hey!
 
Don't worry, we've got a lot of great additions planned. :smile:
 
Oooh, this is all so exciting. Good work, Greg! We're all very proud of you!
:wink:
 
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About 20 years ago, in my mid-30s (and with a BA in economics and a master's in business), I started taking night classes in physics hoping to eventually earn the science degree I'd always wanted but never pursued. I found physics forums and used it to ask questions I was unable to get answered from my textbooks or class lectures. Unfortunately, work and life got in the way and I never got further the freshman courses. Well, here it is 20 years later. I'm in my mid-50s now, and in a...

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