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GROUP DETAILS
Created: Jun 06, 2008
Updated: Aug 10, 2009
Membership: Open
Semi-Private
Who is online & Chat features +2
Problem: Lack of efficient communication between members.
Solution: Being able to see who is online would be useful. Also a chat feature, similar to the recently implemented pop-up chat window on FaceBook.
How I can help: This needs a technical solution, and is outside my expertise
Submitted by: fschlomka
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Flag comment for removal angusparker about 1 year ago
Honore is looking at DimDim. It has both an open source version and a paid version. The open source version is essentially a 'meeting' software so it may not easily solve some of the issues described above/below. Showing who is online at WE is technically not too difficult - integrating that information in the WE UI and making it useful (i.e. in the groups, friend's lists) to encourage communication is the key.
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That phrase about "open source underpinnings" in Bowo's description of
dimdim suggests that it will take a lot of work to make a WE
implementation of dimdim. The tremendous usefulness of the dimdim
features make it worth a look. Can we ask the programming staff to
check it out? How feasible is it to integrate dimdim with WE?
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Who is online ?
Here is an idea from me, a none -technical person, Angus can tell us if it can be done.
Using Google Maps, is it possible to substitute the "map" with a graphic of the WE site, then assign everyone with an identifying marker as they log-in, and then by coding wizardry track them as they move around the website ????? |
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Shouldn't the "who is online" part be easier to do as we have cookies in user's browser that indicate which users just logged in / are visiting WE? Just a non-techie assumption though.
DimDim looks GREAT!
Dimdim Key Features
"We think that since Dimdim is simple, it “just works” with zero install, offers disruptive pricing, and is based on open source underpinnings, we are enabling the whole world to meet freely.
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Honore is looking into DimDim which is an open source virtual meeting software with shared desktop / presentation, video, audio and chat. Skype integration is another option but requires a client download and doesn't look like it can integrate with WiserEarth through their API. Still this doesn't solve the 'who is online' issue.
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Just came across this article today. I wonder whether there's an opensource application that comes anywhere near the functionality offered.
Meebo Powers Instant Messaging on Flixster.com
Key components of Meebo Community IM
In the mean time, we have this simple IRC chat room where anyone can easily join |
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@ Fschlomka: Totally agree that we need chat / a way to see who is online. All of the communications tools on WiserEarth are asynchronous - which is a problem. We need to have synchronous text (chat), voice (skype?), and video (skype?) as options to help people work together in real time. This will help build a sense of community.
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Yes. Good idea! This would be very nice to have.
May need to allow users to appear "offline/invisible" as not everyone wishes to be seen when they're around.
Thanks for suggesting this Fred. My +1and four stars for combining "who's online" and "live chat" feature as one solution. |
