Chatroom Idea

[Buffy]

Actually, I don't see why people want to hide their online status. Is the CIA searching you or something?

[Tabby]

Actually, I don't see why people want to hide their online status. Is the CIA searching you or something?

That's none of your business... I mean, if there's a stupid button to hide yourself, shouldn't it hide you?, what's the point if your name will appear int eh chatroom?

[Dare]

[s]
Butthurt from just having you NAME on it I assume? Not to be mean or anything though, I just hate when some complain about small things.

*chuckles*

While I am many things, I assure you that "butthurt" is not one of them, but perhaps my verbose manner of speaking has somehow led to that impression? More words does not automatically equal more passion... it just means I love to hear myself type.


Please understand, I am not even remotely hurt, nor am I trying to cause drama... nor did I somehow mean to imply that the chatroom should be removed or should not exist. I apologize if I gave that impression. I have no desire, whatsoever, of denying people the chatroom and whatever fun they may have with it.

True, perhaps having my name in the chatroom when I'd rather it not be there can be interpreted as a "small" thing to others and I accept that folks may not share my point of view on the subject - however, I do not see the harm in asking if it's possible to keep my name (or anyone else who so desires to remain hidden) out of the chatroom. After all, just because you cannot see why something does or does not bother someone else does not necessarily mean their opinions are any less valid than your own, no?


After all, I do not use the chatroom. I have n ever planned to use the chatroom. I do not understand why logging into it is mandatory and I do not think that is too much to ask that I be given the option of whether I'm logged into it or not... but of course the only person who can really answer that question is the person who's configuring the forum and its features. I am quite eager to hear what they have to say about it.

At any rate, I stand by my opinion that it's silly and misleading to have an "Hide my online status this session" checkbox when you login when this option is obviously useless.

[Dare]

The chatroom is integrated in phpbb. This means that logging into the forum = logging into the chatroom. Forum = chatroom. I doubt this is even possibe because I remember Moka once said this was the only well-functioning phpbb integrated chatroom.

He will know if it can be done. What I just don't get is why people log in hidden. I mean, what is everyone afraid of?

Ah yes. I have frequented many phpbb boards in the past and the hidden/not-hidden thing has never been an issue, but I suppose it depends on what kind of programming is being used here. Hopefully Moka will be able to weigh in on the topic... it would help bring that particular issue to a resolution faster, I think... and then we can all stop whining and move onto the next bone of contention.

[FlipMode]

Who says they are "afraid" of anything? Its their choice, and if they have chosen to log in hidden they have a right to mention that the chatroom defeats the point of being hidden. It is a bother, especially since its now on the main page.

[TheBlackCatCrossing]

THEN LETS TAKE OFF THE CHAT FROM THE INDEX PAGE K?!

Butthurt from just having you NAME on it I assume? Not to be mean or anything though, I just hate when some complain about small things.

I feel like now the chat on the index page is bringing up small hurt. Just because NAMES of HIDDEN members show up. <.<

Who is butthurt? Ever heard of a thing called privacy?

[TheBlackCatCrossing]

Who says they are "afraid" of anything? Its their choice, and if they have chosen to log in hidden they have a right to mention that the chatroom defeats the point of being hidden. It is a bother, especially since its now on the main page.

It's in the word lol "hidden", basically means hiding from something or someone...

Needing privacy on a lion king forum is like....... I don't even think an analogy of such ridiculouness exists.

I think there should a be a separate log in option for the chatroom. That way, everyone is happy.

There was a forum I was active in a few years back. If someone wanted to chat, they would click on a link which would open up a window. It did not clog up the front page and if you were in chat, you were in chat.

[Tabby]

The chatroom is integrated in phpbb. This means that logging into the forum = logging into the chatroom. Forum = chatroom. I doubt this is even possibe because I remember Moka once said this was the only well-functioning phpbb integrated chatroom.

He will know if it can be done. What I just don't get is why people log in hidden. I mean, what is everyone afraid of?

LOL, I had my personal stalker at once, remember?

Aaaaanyways, dude, it's my choice if I want to hide, lol.

[KopsTheTerminator]

Actually, I don't see why people want to hide their online status. Is the CIA searching you or something?

...is why you fail, quoting Flip.

I don't care how ridiculous it may be... I still want the option to remain hidden. And with stalkers like Noah... I don't think I need to explain that.

[AdAstrα]

I personally understand why people want to stay hidden, having been stalked and harassed on forums before (not this one, I might add). It's not fun.