On another user group that I participate we have an IRC chat room. In some cases it is very useful.
 
Anyone like the idea? There are web versions of IRC (Internet Relay Chat) like: http://webchat.freenode.net/
We can create our own chat room.  
 
The problem with "chat rooms" is that the conversations will not be recorded and can not be reference in the future.  
But as I said, sometime is better to have a live conversation.
 

 
Kelloggs

I like chats but I go from nothing to do to overloaded on a weekly basis so usage could be spotty.
 
 
can you set up a chat group on yahoo messenger or face book ect.?
I cant believe the net hasn't come up with something better than IRC in the last 20 years.
 
 

The idea is to go to a "chat room" only in certain situations.
Like when you need immediate feedback, or when you need to engage with a user that can provide your with a quick solution to your problem.
 
I don't think there is a need to open a permanent chat room, but it would be nice to have one when need it.
 
 
 
 
Kelloggs