So there is something available as a plug-in or mod to offer a chat room.

It'* a mod I installed, I'll look up the website. I'm not sure what type of server loads it does but if one of the admins or something wants to look I'll let'em.

its840 we have chats on AIM all the time

I know but an integrated chat room on the message board would attract more users to participate and offer a more inviting atmosphere.

dont use aim. actully i dont think i have ever used it. always yahoo messanger. and when ever im on this site its runnin. but i just thought it would be a cool feature to add to the site. and might even help the admin/mods out so they dont have to move so many posts around all the time. like if you had a quick question they could jump in there post it, get the answer and its done.

Don't count on an integrated Chat. If someone wants to put up a RELIABLE easy to use Chat room, and commit to supporting it for the long-term, we'll add a link to it.

I'll do it, give me a little bit to set it up.

Do us a favor and go browser-based. Some people have problems with software like IRC.

My thoughts exactly.

and please be sure it is firefox friendly