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You may have noticed we have an extra frame now at the bottom of the screen. I like the idea but what do you think? It automatically refreshes every minute. You can click a user's name to see their profile too.

Criticism and comments are welcome.
 
I think it's kind of neat (for now at least) to see who has recently popped in. It should also help expose those lurkers
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On my screen, however, it seems to occupy a bit too much space (at least when it's not full of names of users). An "on/off" function would be nice. What extra features are available in the apex version of this software?
 
Yep, I love it nut it takes up a little too much space right now just as Tim says. What I would love even more would be the ability to send pop up messages to users currently online.
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I thought about that too, Jesper, but then figured that it could become annoying because just because somebody is looking at the site doesn't mean that person is available for chit-chat, and it's a bit awkward to ignore messages. I pop in from time to time while I'm at the office supposedly working (like now)
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I see your point, but there usually are a function to not accept messages in those other forums I've been to having this pop up messaging thing. It's a great way to fast get a hold of someone without to email. I can say that I have something important to say, then we can go to the chat for example.
 
It wouldn't be a problem if the default setting was "off", and if people were available for chat they could turn it "on". There's already a chatroom, but hey, I'm all for your idea if it's workable without having to install anything like Instant Messenger.
 
I have no personal objection (although I think it does clutter the screen up more - could it be made a link rather than a banner?), but I have a feeling that others might find it intrusive by revealing when they were logged on. Some of us might not want our S.O.'s to know how frequently we visit this site
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Tim, Jesper, Nate (who objected before and after I put it on) and Alan, yes I think on some users' screens (i.e. those with low resolution :p) it's a bit big. I think I will change it to a "turn me on and off" feature, with default off. Basically if you turn it on you will get that frame.

I don't know about you good people, but I wholeheartedly object to the idea of instant messages through the forums. Can you say "beck and call" ? I have no plans to implement that unless there's a huge demand for it.

As for your username showing up in the "last access" area, all I will say is tough cookie :p, but there is always the ability to sign out and use the guest account to read the forum. If there's a demand it's relatively simple for me to modify the database to add a parameter for you to select "show me in the last users thing on/off".

Thanks for the feedback.
 
In that case, maybe there could be an "opt out" option...? The more I see it though, the more I like it. It seems to deepen the sense of community here
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PS - While you're at it John, how about a bigger selection of smilies? I'm getting slightly bored with the current selection. I have some very interesting ones to share, assuming they're not copyrighted
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<ul>[*]Tim, I don't favour the opt out idea. There is always the "guest" facility (i.e. sign out and then click the guest button). <LI>Yes, the reason I implemented the feature was for the sense of community. <LI>Bigger selection of smilies, not a problem. Either show me the smilies you want or link them and I'll take a look. I don't think people mind too much if you "borrow" their smilies. They're more worried about photos and the like.[/list]
 
I compromised a bit - I made the frame a lot smaller - it's 30 pixels high now. If enough people object to it I'll remove it or make it a link. Let me know.
 
Oh and the refresh is every 2 mins and since it's only a couple of lines of text it shouldn't cause anyone any bandwidth problems (that means you Nate).
 
I like it, a pop up instant message would however be a bit of a problem. I'm often on the site when I don't have time to talk coherently. It's why I like forums, you can take three hours to type your message if needed.
 
Oh, I understand your point!
It's not as if I always have time!!
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However I'm used to having things like phones and stuff calling even when I'm busy - so I simply tell people I'm busy - will get back to you when I am free ;)

I would practice the same teachings here if we have pop-ups
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It's all about accessibility and the ability to say no eh
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stick to your guns John, instant messages would be intrusive - not that i think us caudata devotees would be crass enough to flash ASL queries over each others screens.....

i do like being able to see who and how many of us have been visiting though *g*
 
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