29 Jan 2009 22:58
Perhaps there's a possibility of having general chat/useless chatter forum that links into the left hand side navigation. Preferably under it's own sub heading with the last 2-3 message displayed, so it acts like the "Latest Share Chat" navigation. It might prevent some of the boards, namely the banks and the odd flavour of the week, being filled up with general chatter and hiding topic related posts.
The general chat area is accessible under the Share chat link but unfortunately that's a step too far for some people.
Might also suggest amalgamating some of the sections available under General chat and direct some of the chat into these areas where they would be more suitable. Currently each sector has it's own board but very little content putting people off from posting.
If there's a method of linking new topics into Latest Share Chat navigation or something similar then content may start filtering into relevant areas.