fwaff
2003-03-18 21:50:37 |
Chatterbox
I've noticed recently an increasing amount of chatter in the Chatterbox that consists of 'newbies' (for want of a better word and I don't mean this in any derogatory way) saying "hello" and then getting grumpy when there's no immediate response. This is usually followed by one of the 'regulars' giving the same explanation about it not being live and how there aren't generally many people on the site at any one time.
How about putting a box on the homepage (or maybe even on each page) showing who is actually logged in to the site. For an example of what I mean have a look on Braingle.com, it's about half way up each page on the right hand side.
The upside to this is also the same as the possible downside in that it would allow non-problem-specific chat between 'genuine flooblers', but also runs the risk of turning an 'excellent puzzle/problem site with a chat facility' into another 'chat-room with some interesting puzzles'.
Just a thought, feel free to knock it back if you think it's a duffer. |
levik
2003-03-19 02:03:17 |
Re: Chatterbox
I have actually been thinking along the same lines... Unfortunately, there's currently no easy way to tell who is logged in to the system, and who is not (since there is no notification when someone leaves the page).
I will think on it though (I know such scripts exist - maybe I can steal one :) and try and come up with a solution. |
levik
2003-03-20 04:41:23 |
Re: Chatterbox
OK, I don't know if anyone noticed this, but I implemented it yesterday. On most pages it will now say how many people are browsing the site. Clicking the little "who?" button should open a box with a list.
This uses some javascript trickery, so I would appreciate if someone lets me know when they have problems. |
fwaff
2003-03-21 02:17:57 |
Re: Chatterbox
You're a genius :-)
It's working fine and I think it's a neat addition. |
Tim Axoy
2003-03-24 07:28:49 |
I am a newbie
I am a newbie.
I just signed up 1+1/2 weeks ago. |
Ravi Raja
2003-04-20 04:49:52 |
Re: Chatterbox
Most of the time I log on I usually do not find the chatterbox. I mean that place is empty, with just the heading on top: Chatterbox, but I am not able to view it. Is it a problem with my computer or others too are facing this problem ? |
Ravi Raja
2003-04-20 05:00:16 |
Re: Chatterbox
Usually I see the following message there: "This flooble chatterbox is temporarily unavailable. It will be back up shortly". Is that what everyone sees or is it me only ? |
levik
2003-04-20 06:14:44 |
Re: Chatterbox
There was a problem with the chatterbox server yesterday afternoon. It has been fixed, and now everything should be back to normal. |
Ravi Raja
2003-04-20 06:29:52 |
Re: Chatterbox
Yes now its alright Levik. Thank You. |
Ravi Raja
2003-04-20 21:44:49 |
Re: Chatterbox
But what happened to the "Previous Messages" page? I am not able to view even a single comment when I click on the "Previous Messages" link. Only a new page/window opens and I can see a few things and I see this: "Warning: mysql_fetch_array(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL result resource in /home/projects/flooble.com/chatterdocs/hist.php on line 11", written on top of the page. What has happened to that page?
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levik
2003-04-21 04:23:51 |
Re: Chatterbox
Thanks for bringing this to my attention, Ravi. In general, if chatterbox "misbehaves", it's probably an issue with the chatterbox service (which is a separate part of flooble that runs on a separate server)
In cases like these, it may be better to drop me a quick email, because it probably means it's screwed up for the other 60,000 chatterbox subscribers as well, and should be fixed. |
Tim Axoy
2003-05-20 13:09:08 |
Re: Chatterbox
60000? |
Peter
2003-06-23 23:06:59 |
Re: Chatterbox
levik, you are really clever...to mannage and maintain this stuff here...high praise for you...i'm really impressed!
I'm a newbie here, just signed up now...
Maybe you would think why I am online at this time? Well its afternoon for me over here... :) |
Lewis
2003-06-24 12:02:15 |
Re: Chatterbox
And where is 'over here'? |
