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Wed Feb 17, 2016 4:53 am
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Please enjoy the brand new chatbar! If you're not seeing it, you're either on mobile or you haven't yet done 5 reviews (only users who have completed 5+ reviews can see the chatbar).

The new version is not much different from the old version except in form. In online mode, it takes up only the far lower right hand corner of the screen, and it's styled like Google Hangouts for a more modern look.

Offline mode is a little different than before in that instead of the inconspicuous chat button, it now shows the same grey block that it does when in online mode. To go offline, click the gear in the lower right hand corner, and then click on 'Offline.'

Let me know what you think (good and bad)! The chatbar upgrade was unexpected as the upgrade to php7 on the server caused the old chatbar to unexpectedly break.
  





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Wed Feb 17, 2016 5:49 am
Wolfi says...



Thanks, Nate! I really like it :)
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Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:02 am
steampowered says...



I personally find it less navigable, but I'm pleased to see some of the bugs that were present with the old chatbar have now been fixed. :D
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Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:11 pm
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As games aren't working, I've disabled that function for now. I tested it out real briefly with @Hattable, but it was generating no errors and I don't know the code well enough for the chatbar to dive into it.

Wasn't aware that chatrooms weren't working on the old chatbar, but now that they are, enjoy them!
  





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Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:17 pm
Pompadour says...



The chatbar's working wonderfully on mobile; it's much easier to use than the previous version and I haven't had any problems with it so far. ^^
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Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:21 pm
Steggy says...



I like the feature of going home and the arrow, which leads you back to the top. It comes in handy when you want to stalk view the people tab.
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Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:33 pm
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Kale says...



Is it possible to add back the option to close the chatbar entirely?
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Wed Feb 17, 2016 7:21 pm
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There is a way to completely hide the chatbar, but I'll have to build an option to do that. Shouldn't take very long though.

Everyone ->> The chatbar's online list is utterly broken, and I apologize for that. I have it open in two browsers, and I get entirely different online lists. When I look at the database, it's not even properly updating the list of who's offline.

I'm trying to sort it out, but since it's not properly updating the database, it's difficult. So, don't get used to it! I think I may just switch over to another chatbar solution called Arrowchat, which I've been eyeing for a long time anyways.


Everyone ->> Well, perhaps I have managed to get it work. The online list at least appears normal now. If anyone experiences any more issues with it, please let me know.
  





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Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:17 pm
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@Kyllorac ->> Added an option to completely remove the chatbar. Just set 'Chat Bar Visibility' to hidden under Settings ->> Board preferences ->> global settings:

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Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:20 pm
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steampowered says...



Ooh! I like this new option!
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Thu Feb 18, 2016 6:10 pm
SkyeWalker says...



Just something I've noticed: Sometimes the new chatbar makes the *pop* sound when you get a new message, sometimes it doesn't. ^_^ Just thought I'd let you know, don't know if it's a glitch or anything.
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