[Drake M]

Originally Posted by K4GAP

Yes Sir but, I would hope Teamspeak would be used in the manner that some are using Skype now. Not for one on one support for every issue. I would and could list all the possible situations that would benefit by using a tool such as Teamspeak but I feel you already know what those situations would or could be.

Here is the vision I have of the idea situation to use Teamspeak. A new vbulletin user that has little or no experience comes on the forum needing help. Usually such a person won't understand even the simplest instructions because they don't even know the difference between a header and a footer. Rather than go back and forwards and have the guy or gal get frustrated, get on Teamspeak and in real time you can guide that person in a more productive manner.

At no time should it be used instead of these forums but I have seen many, many times it would have been a blessing to be able to actually talk one on one with such a person.

I invasion all vb admins, moderators, and other higher echelon support personnel having admin accounts on such a Teamspeak server. There could be a lobby area set up for John Q. Public and another area that is pass-worded and only accessible to those given admin rights. Several areas (we gamers call them rooms) could be used either privately or publicly as the admin would see fit.

I could go on and on with the ways and reasons I think Teamspeak would be an asset to this community. But in no way should it be used instead of these forums. I think if anything it would become a great asset.

So why don't we use skype instead of Teamspeak since as you said, it basically does the same work?

And talk to someone one by one took a hell lot of time. Since forum is a place for volunteer to support and share their "already limited free time" to help others. Talking is clearly not a prior option.

and for paid services, it's customer's right and developer's offer to go which way they prefer to complete their project.

A note: you are mistaking a forum with a group of gamers, who are spending their time, playing and talking with each others via some communication tools.