I just discovered this
tool called toksta and wondered if this wouldn't be a good idea for this forum, because personal conversations over profile messages and/or pm's are not very convenient, imho. I know a community where a similar tool is implemented. It works pretty well there and is widely-used.
From their website:
Quote:
Instant messenger for your social networking site
toksta* is a free instant messenger, which is easy to implement and customize into your social networking site or forum. toksta* IM enables your users to chat via text chat or webcam in real time - without having to switch to programs like Skype, MSN or ICQ! |
Of course you could always use the IM's mentioned above, but in my experience they are often discarded for a communication method that is centered more on the community.
The service runs on the toksta servers, so no extra traffic for aarinfantasy, and is financed by advertising. (there is a revenue share program, but I doubt that it will finance the hosting costs of this board).
Apparently you can opt out of the ads, but they don't say what it would cost then.
They say it's compatible and easily implemented to vBulletin.
So there it is, what do you think? Is it a good Idea? Would it be useful for the community or a needles gimmick?