Derek1987 Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 I think it would be cool to add a chatroom feature for informational purposes/support/friendly chat. Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 Is this forum not like a chat room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek1987 Posted January 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Pistol said: Is this forum not like a chat room? Yes just a slower form. I'm not saying get rid of the forum. Some people just might like to chat sometimes. 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterSown Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 You can PM each other through the DINET messaging system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek1987 Posted January 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 40 minutes ago, WinterSown said: You can PM each other through the DINET messaging system. Yes I use that function as well. I was just saying a chatroom for conversation in real time if people wanted to. between groups. It was just an idea. If nobody sees the need for it, then that is fine as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsiebarbie Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 I think this would be a cool feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outaker Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 I agree O_O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 I agree. Also is it possible to make a new post from a cell phone? I can reply on mine. but can’t figure how to make a new post on cell phone but can on a computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybonse Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Would be a good idea, I see some forums that have like a Facebook style chat integrated into it so you can message members its pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Thank you everyone for your thoughts on a chat room. If members would like an avenue to have real time discussions about any topic, then DINET might consider adding a private group to our Facebook page for that purpose. The purpose of the forum is to share information between members. We do have PM (private messaging) here on the forum for discussions that people want to be private, so the only purpose to adding chat would be so that people didn't have to wait for a response to their topic, assuming others are available in real time to respond. The downside is that it would eliminate our ability to moderate, so it would take away the protection that we now offer members - protection from solicitation, potentially dangerous medical advice, promotion of non-evidence based information, etc. As an organization there is potential liability that we have to take into consideration, but it is also an important part of DINET's mission that members/users are provided with evidence-based information, and are not subject to advertising. It's also important to us that communications between members on our site are supportive and kind, especially because many members seeking information and support on the forum are quite unwell and struggling with diagnosis, treatment, etc. For these reasons, moderated public discussion on this site is important to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outaker Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 lwt make a discord channel then O_O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayAtHomeMom Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 On 1/24/2019 at 4:46 PM, Hutch said: I agree. Also is it possible to make a new post from a cell phone? I can reply on mine. but can’t figure how to make a new post on cell phone but can on a computer. If you are on the topic listing page, at the top there is a start a new topic button. I only ever use my cell phone. I just pop open my browser whenever I have some free time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 5 hours ago, StayAtHomeMom said: If you are on the topic listing page, at the top there is a start a new topic button. I only ever use my cell phone. I just pop open my browser whenever I have some free time. Thank you.. I can’t believe as many times iv looked I couldn’t figure it out. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayAtHomeMom Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 12 hours ago, Hutch said: Thank you.. I can’t believe as many times iv looked I couldn’t figure it out. lol Sometimes we overlook something just because it looks more like a design. Glad you found it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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