HI!
I for one, think the current set up works
great as is. We have private messages which
work for when people don't have the time to `chat' but want to send a private message.
There are always the chat programs available
outside of this site, for people to use and chat
AOL for one...you know the one...the one with the little yellow figure
My vote is...Don't fix it if it works
Take care.