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[Suggestion] Group-chat (Private message - max 3) - Mαxim - Mar 29, 2017
First and formal, I know that the private message system is built like it is and that it is not built by Omniscient himself. And to make any changes to it requires coding on the core, yes it might be difficult but Omniscient is Omniscient, he's a myBB god, so don't comment upon that part.
What is my suggestion? To allow a private message chat with 3-users. This can be very useful in numerous situations and the most common one would be when using a middleman on-site; which is recommended. Secondly it can be useful when you are partnered on a project with 2 other and would like to keep all conversation on-site. I could go on with the list but you get the point now.
Would it be useful?
* - wander is a multi dwc - Mar 29, 2017
Good idea on paper, but not so good idea in practical terms without proper limitations set in place (for a spontaneous community like HF). Imagine the possibilities of receiving loads of notifications over some random 3-way chat that you've been invited for no proper reason.
* - minimalist - Mar 29, 2017
https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5373342
A limitation is that non-upgraded members can't send PMs to more than 2 people.
* - Doctor Blue - Mar 29, 2017
(Mar 29, 2017 07:49 AM)Minimalist Wrote: https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5373342
A limitation is that non-upgraded members can't send PMs to more than 2 people.
Yes. You can already do it. The feature has been built into MyBB for a very long time. IIRC it was even in 1.4 and we're at 1.8 now (HF isn't, but upgrading it makes you suicidal).
* - Mαxim - Mar 29, 2017
(Mar 29, 2017 07:49 AM)Minimalist Wrote: https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5373342
A limitation is that non-upgraded members can't send PMs to more than 2 people.
And everyone that is in the chat gets all messages and are all synced if you "Reply All"?
Edit: it is a nice guide. Would be good to have it in the Help Docs. Here maybe: https://hackforums.net/misc.php?action=help&hid=15
Anyway thanks 👍