Chess TV

The chess TV idea is interesting; I saw the broadcast on Aug 24. However, the chat window is unadulterated BS -- filled with the usual anonymous morons who want to ruin the site for everyone else. I suggest the next broadcast be monitored and instantly block anyone who behaves stupidly, goes off topic or throws a tantrum.

I'm sureI'll get flamed by the usual crowd in this post too.

Let me go out on a limb- did most of the off topic chat come from non paying members?

We are about to go down a path once traveled before.  Although most non paying members are intelligent and courteous, a handful are not and ruin the chat box for others.

I base my (usually non paying) members statement on the fact that most of the non subject related chat is due to, the non paying members.

If the chess.com staff were to filter the chat dialog for the chesstv broadcast for non broadcast related chat, they could then separate that data into paying and non paying members by percentage and let us know if there is any scientific fact to back up my opinion.

I think there should NOT be a chat box open to the public website without a filter through the staff.  We (all members) should still be able to type in questions or comments to the presenter, but without a public window that flashes all of them.   If questions related to the subject are to be discussed by the presenter they can be addressed during the broadcast after the staff filters them.  Then we do not have to see the other posts which have nothing to do with the subject matter.

I only caught the end of it, but i think it's an awesome idea. I also think it would be cool to broadcast otb games. This is huge.

"Let me go out on a limb- did most of the off topic chat come from non paying members?"

To join the chat room, as i did, you pick an entirely new, temporary nickname. So you're doubly anonymous. So there was no way to tell if anyone was a paid or non-paid member.

I think in addition to a screen name, participants should state their mental age: the average was definitely under 10.

The chat was vulnerable to spammers and strategic name-changing, but it was fun.  I liked contributing to the discussion of the problems (and getting called out by IM Pruess when I didn't exactly have the whole line figured out =P)

Naturally that is the reason the chat box is there, it is just annoying to read 5-8 silly comments between intelligent posts.  That is why I think a filter is in order.  It would take the spammers out of the game and allow the members interested in the subject material to get the most out of the broadcast.

I personally love the idea and hope the whole thing is up and running soon.

I like the whole idea, I mean, I think the chat can be more policed, but with a bit of work, it could be really good.

ilikeflags, the whole point was to test it and identify probelms, one identified was the lag, I noticed a few puzzles the answers were popping up before the puzzle had even shown on my screen. Now, what they'll do is work out the kinks then try it again, I'm saying when this is past beta, this is going to be a very useful tool and I'll enjoy using it constantly.

It works, now it needs refinement and direction.  What it becomes is up to us.  What would you like to see, live games?  Maybe the membership can vote on two players going head to head, live.  I think that would really be interesting.

I eagerly await the "Two Players Enter, One Player Leaves" series!!!

is it gonna be only for paying members?

I don't think so adhdkid91, this was for everyone that I could see.

yeah but

"The current broadcast is limited to Diamond Members and above."

Well nevermind then, thought it looked like there were more than just them.

no worries - chess TV will be for platinum and above members almost exclusively. and we can ban people. :)

what about letting non paying members in just cut the chat feature?

One problem is that there is no link from the overhead menu, this should be fixed. Still Great job Mr. Erik

I believe Eric stated live broadcast was going to be for diamond and platinum members with a few for non paying every once in awhile.

demetrios, that person with stupid ideas in the one who played the game.