Should I delete the Chat-Function?

[Ruud Janssen]

Since I added the CHAT-function to this IUOMA-platform I noticed it is hardly used. Should I just delete it and save webspace for the other functions or leave it? What do you think. Do Mail-Artists need to chat or do they choose al the other communication-forms?

[Peter Dowker]

As far as I'm concerned you can delete it. It seems to me that most of this network is functioning as a great big chat room that's been divided into specific topics. It seems to be working quite well on that level.

[Ruud Janssen]

That is also what I am thinking.....

[Carla Cryptic]

Me, three :)

[Peter Dowker]

use it or lose it.

[Ruud Janssen]

I did try the private chat. Yes, very daring.....
We'll leave the chat-function alive for a while and see if it has a function....

[Ruud Janssen]

a very short while is more like it....

[Ruud Janssen]

chat can b opened on request for special projects.... Bandwith is too much for keeping it alive all the time. That is why.

[Ruud Janssen]

It could be a nice event to have the chat on for a specific hour maybe? I am open for such experiments. Thanks for your understanding - Ruud

[Ruud Janssen]

Sometimes I see a strong discussion happening there, so I will leave it open for a while.

[Mail Art Martha]

I agree with Peter. Why complicate life when this network is functioning so well? I simply have no spare time as it is and do prefer to get going with some project than chatting. The communication is through the artwork.

[Ruud Janssen]

The chat function is hidden on the bottom of the main page and removed from the menu. That seems to work.