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  • #1

    I think the site should have a.....is it possible?

    Being on Atkins for the third time, not having much support besides my husband and mother. I look forward to coming on the board and writting messages and replying and stuff.
    Im very busy with two children and being a wife and a daycare owner, alot comes with being a mother, wife and buisness owner.
    In no means and i trying to make this like a facebook or myspace, i just think it would be nice if it showed whether the person was online or not and be able to send them a im rather then just a message. more convient.

    IS IT POSSIBLE? WHAT WOULD WE NEED TO DO?

    - AmandaRae
    Tags: a.....is, possible?, site
  • #2
    Re: I think the site should have a.....is it possible?

    The little green light next to your name tells you folks are on or off. Green is on, blank is off



    41 pounds down and counting

    If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else. - Yogi Berra

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    • #3
      Re: I think the site should have a.....is it possible?

      I know that but i think we should have something more like "online" pop up and be able to im that person. it would be really useful.

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      • #4
        Re: I think the site should have a.....is it possible?

        it would be really useful.
        I understand why you think this would be "nice", but why do you think it would be "useful"?
        "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

        -- Theodore Roosevelt

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        • #5
          Re: I think the site should have a.....is it possible?

          Amanda, to the best of my knowledge, VBulletin does not have "popup" or "instant messaging" capabilities.

          I have a feeling, if there was the capability and it was akin to Facebook, many would have the "chat" feature disabled due to time constraints as well (I know mine is disabled).

          Private messaging is more permanent and allows other members the time to support you in your journey when we have the time, too.

          I have four kiddos and I seriously am crunched for time. I couldn't imagine also running a daycare. You must be constantly on the go!
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          • #6
            Re: I think the site should have a.....is it possible?

            Well, it would be useful for me because sometimes i may have a question i need help with right away and like i said im very very busy and cant keep coming online to check for a new message. so it would be nice to talk to someone right away and get feedback within a few seconds.
            yes im constantly on the go and it keeps me sane changing my eating habits its all worth it though children are the best

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            • #7
              Re: I think the site should have a.....is it possible?

              Just a thought: rather than checking for PMs, you can change your options under "user CP" to shoot you an email as soon as a new PM shows up in your inbox. This way, if you're generally checking emails throughout the day, those alerts can help you save time.

              I feel ya girl. Busy busy! Change your preferences to get those PM alerts!
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              • #8
                Re: I think the site should have a.....is it possible?

                Good suggestion, Cleo

                Another option, Amanda, if you see someone is online that you want to 'talk' to would be to use the 'chatbox' link at the top of the page. You could send a pm to the other member asking them to meet you in the chatbox and exchange posts there. If you then wanted to move to a different medium of communication you could exchange IM addresses and move off to chat through the IM system privately then.

                However the chatbox (as it is temporary) is just for that - chatting to others - not really to get answers and private coaching about following the Atkins way of eating. For any questions about the Atkins WOE etc it would be better to start a thread in one of the forums so more people can comment - and learn from the answers themselves if they are a bit shy.
                Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
                Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



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                • #9
                  Re: I think the site should have a.....is it possible?

                  If I need a "right now" question answered, I use the search function. Not trying to be snarky, but most of the time the question has already been asked and aswered. Once you get used to the search function, you can really narrow things down and find answers almost immediately. Everyone here is absolutely here to help and support you, and receive support from you, so please don't take this as a "mean" response. I'm sure you are a wonderful, busy person. Nobody runs a daycare for the money.

                  T. J.
                  "...Health and fitness are more than just personal goals - they're gifts we give to the people around us. Being fit and feeling on top of our game will ensure that we're there for the people who rely on us. It will make us better fathers, husbands, friends, lovers... and yes, even better sons." -David Zinczenko -Mens Health Magazine
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                  Mini goal #5 - Stick with this WOE until 3/31/10
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                  • #10
                    Re: I think the site should have a.....is it possible?

                    If you have friends added you can easily check to see if they are on line on the portal page. They will show up in the buddy list.
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                    • #11
                      Re: I think the site should have a.....is it possible?

                      ***Also the more "bells and whistles" there are the more it may cost to run this site. It is free to everyone right now, but I believe it is run by the supporting members who contribute. I am sure no one would want to "HAVE TO" pay to partake in this great site.
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                      • #12
                        Re: I think the site should have a.....is it possible?

                        tfek70 - Nobody should think you're being mean for stating the obvious.
                        There's constantly a repeat of questions (over and over and over lol)... a little search goes a long way!!


                        mission to lose - you said it sitsa! This board is already expensive and time consuming enough to run from what I've gathered... If we want more we might need to pay - or have the board filled up with even more advertisments...


                        There's nothing wrong with upgrading but we might just have to make due with what we've got.. and I for one am thankful for what we've got..
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                        Officially Re-Focusing on 12-28-09.

                        Was, Am, Will be: 280/222/175ish.
                        Started Dec 2005 and lost 105 lbs by mid 2006, maintained loss for the most part until 2009...then really let go & gained some back... lol

                        so:
                        Restart Progress:
                        12/28/09 ~ 235.1
                        01/04/10 ~ 229.0
                        01/11/10 ~ 229.0 Grrrrr....
                        (Induction= only 6lbs but lost 10 inches! yay)
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