Maybe instead of instant chat, have a mailbox so that we can send private messages to people would be good. I have never been in a chat room if that is what you mean. When I say instant chat, I mean that little pop up that you chat back and forth on, but when you leave, the conversation is gone. I like the idea of having inboxes that we can post private messages in.

I'm sure I noticed a chat feature on the Inward Quest Facebook page, or maybe that was just related to an account I once tried...not sure.

Altering the software that runs Inward Quest to incorporate chat is not possible because we do not control the development of that software.

However, if there is demand (and some agreement from IQ participants as to what chat software/service to use) then we can certainly set up some kind of Inward Quest instant chat "place" for those who wish to take part.

So I can see if there is a genuine demand for this, please upvote this answer only if you think you would take part regularly in some kind of instant chat for IQ participants, and please comment to this answer with your preferred chat software/service.

Thanks,

Simon

EDIT

There wasn't much of a response to the "chat" idea so I guess there is not that much interest from the regular users here.

However, it is clear there are some who use the site who do wish to have a greater degree of social involvement with other Inward Quest users. With that in mind, as you can see, we've now added some further Facebook features into the site pages to see if that helps a bit.

It would be nice to mingle in a chat with you all agreed.but I wonder how much content to the core of the site would be lost.
Maybe have some kind of webnair where it would be on a predetermined date and recorded so could be played back? maybe with a topic? or not ,just shoot the breeze
if we look at Simons about page is a chat a missing bubble? or not? to link to a chat away from isnt that hard probly (chatnango) I think is an alternative
IMHO I like the solitude when I ask and answer. so a chat on the same page I would not like so I up vote for a remote chat not one on site
well thats my 2cents
peace

A chat would degrade this site. Maybe a solid shoutbox for the mainpage may can improve the community thinking.

Hi I have an idea for this chat capability on Inward quest.

Having made a couple of websites before, I know that there can be something like a subdomain which is treated differently from the main domain (As if it was a completely different site).

For instance, maybe it could be like chat.inwardquest.com and then the chat script would be installed on that domain without having to be restricted by the software that Inward quest is currently using.

Surely any way to be intouch with IQ friends would be good. I feel I know several already but instant chat would be much more personal.