Alternative chat application

by charvaka Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:53 pm

I was fooling around with chat apps because the forumotion one is rather limited. The key feature I want is the ability for individual users to put other users on ignore. That way you will be ignore the people you want to ignore, and the need for moderation is minimized.

I found one application that has the ignore feature (you type /ignore username to ignore that user.) I implemented it on the Portal page (under the Coffeehouse logo above, next to Home, click on Portal.) The one big drawback of this app is that it does not have password protection (anybody can login in as charvaka, Bittu or whatever.) I am still trying to figure out password protection in the free module. (There is a paid upgrade that has loads of features, but I am trying to stay away from paid options.)

If you are interested, please test out the new app and post your reactions here.

by Bittu Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:08 pm

no pwd protection = deal breaker

I think I'm ok with the current chat platform except that it should allow pvt messaging.

by Guest Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:10 pm

I see the chat box sometimes and don't find it at other times. Like I saw it 10min ago and don't see it now. Why?

by Guest Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:19 pm

kinnera wrote:I see the chat box sometimes and don't find it at other times. Like I saw it 10min ago and don't see it now. Why?

Never mind! i think I figured it out.

by SomeProfile Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:40 am

We could try this, if people are interested:
http://www.icanhazchat.com/coffeehouse/textonly

I think it avoids some of the problems in the current chat options you guys seem to have tried. Only problem: the above chat cannot be embedded on this forum. If you guys like this and want to go with it, the link could be added in some prominent location on this forum.

by Guest Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:50 am

It needs an a/c name and pwd.

by SomeProfile Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:01 pm

nutmeg wrote:It needs an a/c name and pwd.

Yes, I read in one of the posts above that this is a requirement for an alternative chat application. You can register for an account without giving any personal information including email address. All it needs is your chat handle (preferably same as your handle on this forum) and password.

by Guest Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:11 pm

Does it have PM and ignore facilities?

by SomeProfile Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:16 pm

nutmeg wrote:Does it have PM and ignore facilities?

Yes and yes.

by Guest Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:22 pm

C, HK had mentioned a few days ago that he found some alternative chat options - how about those?

by charvaka Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:53 pm

The one I implemented was based on HK's suggestion. I am going to check out the one SP suggested as well.

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