What could be done to increase CHAT t...

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Wed, 01-28-2004 - 11:34pm

What could be done to increase CHAT turnout?



  • Stick to a fitness topic
  • Change the day
  • Change the time
  • Have a different type of topic each chat
  • Other -- please explain


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       ~~Rhonda~~


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Thu, 01-29-2004 - 7:38am

For me, it's "Change the day *and* change the time".

C

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Thu, 01-29-2004 - 7:48am
I have to agree with Cussette...as least as far as the time goes. It catches me at 8pm and I have no hope of getting the computer if DH is home. I know weekends are tough for lots of us to plan for a chat, but I gotta say that during the day on the weekend is better for me. I usually completely enjoy the chats when I can get there.

I've also seen other boards who have a 24/7 private chat room for their members (Kick Butt Quitters has one and I think the Perimenopause board does too). What about something like that? Then we could have them whenever we wanted to without having to try to juggle our schedules. It also would allow us to have topical chats about whatever topic with whoever is interested without making them feel like they're missing out on chat for the whole week or two weeks. Two hours a month just doesn't seem like enough time for...say....ten women to talk about everything they want to say. Hrmmm....

Just some thoughts.

Lori

Lori

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Thu, 01-29-2004 - 8:04am
Booty, I'm pretty sure we can use our chatroom anytime we wish - there's a link at the top of our homepage that says something like "Enter the Getting Fit in Your 40's and Beyond Chatroom". Phyllis posted to me awhile back that it is our own chatroom. Too cool, huh? So I'd say if you want to chat on the weekends (or any other time), post a note to us and I bet you anything you'll get some takers! For moi, Sunday evening around 7 pm or 8 pm is the best time. Wed. nights, I usually work. I'm more likely to get a Tuesday or Thursday night off, so those are better nights for me.
Katherine (Kat)
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Thu, 01-29-2004 - 11:00am
I didn't even know that. Ok, so nevermind...

Lori

Lori

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Thu, 01-29-2004 - 11:00am
I wanted to be there, I just couldn't last night. It was one of those days when I was out with clients all day long, then had to do more work on the computer for them after I got home. Next time, whatever day and time it is, I am going to try and make it in there! :)