Yes, I agree that would make sense in time-- but I would object to that until it has been thoroughly tested by anyone who cares to try it, and until a sort of Mudcat Consensus develops that this is a way people are willing to go, without a lot of upset. No I do NOT want to try to please everyone-- but a solution designed to help ease upset will not be a viable solution if it causes more than it helps.

I also think we should wait for full implementation of this one possible approach until we see the new Mudcat design and the chat feature planned for inclusion. It may be that once we see these, we may think of other more elegant solutions, or that Jon will want to adapt his approach somewhat to work with the new Mudcat.

I would also like to remind people that these sorts of off-Cat-forum possibilities have been there all along-- not necessarily limited to Mudcat members, but there is no shortage of forums all over the Net, and at least as far as prayer matters are concerned, the people I have been working with did not want to go that route.

I would also point out that not everyone is going to be pleased at an option that is reserved for Mudcat members. All the cookie debates, now times two forums?

~Susan