chatterbank

[stylinsam]

iv just been reading the ab suggestions wen ic ome across some people who thought that we were being to friendly on the ab although there is no abuse going on we are asking questions about eachother so we are still answering questions. i dont see the problem any suggestions anyonexxxx

[whiskeysheri]

I know, I don't really have any questions in general but like talking to you all every day. Don't see that we're doing any harm...x

[alijangra]

I dont see the problem, it doesnt detract from the main point of the site as any real(!) questions are still getting answered.

[mccfluff]

how can you be too friendly?

[aka pixi]

hi sam, I dont think they were really moaning. there used to be a section on here called chatterbank, it was great fun but there was quite a bit of bother from some users so it got shut down. maybe peeps are worried that it will get like that again :(

[stylinsam]

i think we are to friendly now wat do you say xx

[aka pixi]

I think this is all friendly sam. I love it that peeps can have a bit of banter and a laugh

[Pippa68]

I don't see a problem with it ~ unfortunately I can't always join in with general chit chat due to lack of time & really trying to discipline myself ;o)

As alijangra has quite rightly said, questions are still being answered..maybe some people don't like too much activity in this department as other questions are dropping further down the page? just a suggestion..maybe the AB editor could consider a new topic heading for chat, if it helps anyone.

I say carry on ~ no harm is being done to me!

[stylinsam]

were is everybodyxxx

[whiskeysheri]

I was thinking that myself, Sam. It's quiet today, isn't it? Not like yesterday x

[stylinsam]

i no im not feeling happy anymore i need to answers um questions xxx

[Rubyrose]

This is why ABed gave us CB in the first place and then they took it away :oS

If they are gonna take CB away then they will have to get used to the fact that there is no-where for us to chat and we will find somewhere... ie B&S! :o)

[Katiebee]

No, you get used to the fact that CB has gone and find a more suitable chat forum for all your friendly banter. There are places out there.

We've all been here before. It's getting very boring keep hearing all the whining about the loss of CB. It's gone. Accept it.

AB is a Q&A site, always has been and has always worked very well, and was and is well-supported by users who like it just as a Q&A site. For people to say that it will all fall apart if a bit of friendly chat isn't allowed is ridiculous.

Who's to say what a valid question is or isn't? I personally feel that AB is and always has been more about serious stuff rather than about asking what we all did at the weekend or these other 'getting to know you' questions that have cropped up lately which, after all, gradually push other more serious questions off the page, questions which have been posted by people hoping to get some proper help and advice. Informal chat sites are the place to get to know people, in my opinion.

[lightoftruth]

Chatterbank lives once more

www.myspace.com/answerbank

[Katiebee]

Advertise all you want, lightoftruth. Ex-Chatterbankers set up and still have a place called Froggers to chat away in. They still insist on using Answerbank for the purpose though.