New chat room options (opinions please)

[venusbluejeans]

Is Venus still trapping the Russian Brides?

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[sophieunderscore]

I think the Web Cam option is a really bad idea, I think it will be abused, and will make people feel uncomfortable even if it's optional. As I see it, chatrooms are not a place for web cams, if people want to video chat there are many other arenas to do so. I feel like there is also potential for coercion of vulnerable members in the guise of support. I really can't see a way in which they would make a positive addition... Just my two cents xx

[fallingstar]

Haha Russian brides wearing UGG boots peddling cheap Viagra

Hehe, VBJ!

Ok, so my opinion...

I believe that a webcam is not necessary in a new NMP chat room. Yes, it can be abused and yes people probably want to keep their identities hidden. And yes, it may drive people away quite possibly. I understand there would most likely be an option to opt in or out of the feature during chat room use, however to some it may feel like added pressure... like when you're a kid and the other kids are doing it and you feel that pressure to join in. This could possibly cause more anxiety.

While technology has advanced much since the beginning of chat rooms and message forums, sometimes it's better to just keep things simple. Seeing as how a lot of people on here probably don't like change in general in their lives (because it may make them anxious), I think it's best to stay simple. Leaving the webcam feature out would also leave out more risk of people possibly being sexually harassed as brought up previously on this thread, verbally harassed or made to feel uncomfortable in a place that is supposed to comfort them. Also, if a verbal harassment or even sexual harassment situation occurs on a 1 to 1 webcam on NMP, there would be no written evidence if it were an issue to be brought up and dealt with later... etc.

Anonymity might make some people more comfortable considering that living with an anxiety disorder, we sometimes fear things happening even knowing the likelihood of it not actually happening. For example; someone may fear a coworker or old classmate could log on and find out that they are on here which may make them uneasy.

I personally say any new chat room is wonderful if it is easily accessed by all members on all platforms and technical issues are virtually non existent. Availability for smart phones and tablets would be an added plus but not vital.

[venusbluejeans]

For MNIT!!

[venusbluejeans]

Thank you all for your opinions.... to be honest they are mostly going along with our thoughts on it but thought it only right to give members a say too.

Any more opinions welcome

[ricardo]

I have had a peep at the new Chat Room and has loads of features.

I think generally people will feel more comfortable without a web cam, not that I am worried about Nic exposing herself Paul is another thing

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Mind you when Paul did soft porno films back in the sixties it was 5 bob an hour

[bluesparkle]

Hi
I think web cams in chat is a bad idea I certainly wouldn't use the feature but if you decide to go ahead with it maybe we could up the mods in there ( I know easier said then done lol ).
By the way I'm really happy to hear we may have chat back up
And running soon I miss it very much
Am happy to still be a mod if you will have me :-)

[venusbluejeans]

Am happy to still be a mod if you will have me :-)

wouldn't have it any other way

[AnxietyDJ]

No idea if it's helpful, but if you need any testers for the chat room before it goes live, i'd be happy to volunteer

[Elen]

I agree with everything Sophie said.

To me the chat room should be a place where everyone is welcome and included, and I would worry that a webcam might be divisive.