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    Should we open the chatbox to visitors to see?

    Since we have the start of a new layout, we have the opportunity to make a few changes in other areas too. Please let everyone know your thoughts on opening up the chatbox to be seen (they cannot write to the chatbox). Do you think this will promote registration or frustrate them because they cannot type?

    Let us know your thoughts!
    Comments8 Comments
    1. Psyduck's Avatar
      I think it would change the mood of the ChatBox.
      It would feel like a fishbowl.
    1. alohamora's Avatar
      It works both ways I think..

      Maybe there should be a set of guidelines about how many posts are needed to use the box..

      Could make things clearer if they can see it.. visitors I mean..
    1. Psyduck's Avatar
      No, no, no. It's for members.
    1. alohamora's Avatar
      Quote Originally Posted by Psyduck View Post
      I think it would change the mood of the ChatBox.
      It would feel like a fishbowl.
      I don't think so.. although, I must agree that there is some privacy now.. yes..
    1. Azra's Avatar
      No...The chat box was always for the members and it should stay like that
    1. pips's Avatar
      I agree....just members..I feel comfy there with other members and is a good incentive to join ....plus members should have perks
    1. luna_firebolt2010's Avatar
      Please please please please PLEASE leave the chatbox for just the members.That's the way it's always been, and I don't like the idea that anyone can see our conversations. It's an invasion of privacy to me.I think that the chatbox is a perk for the members, and it is a nice surprise for new members that join.
    1. hpbooklover5's Avatar
      mmm...no, it would be unfair to open it to none witches and wizards, the chatbox has always been something you had to work for and its not impossibly hard to get it, besides it encourages folks to post, if you want to be able to ee the winged animal who pushes the carriages you must see someone die, if you want to be able to see the chatbox you must make five posts....fair and simple...always been that way.