spectators with link to the game should be allowed access to the chat window

24 votes

Spectators with game link should be allowed to post msg in the chat window if the host allows the particular spectator to do so...there is no fun for the spectator especially in a private room with friends playing if he aint allowed to comment

Under consideration Suggested by: Caleb (27 Mar, '20) • Upvoted: 20 Mar • Comments: 8

Comments: 8

27 Jan, '20
Alex Bruski Merged
If this is allowed, then those in game need to have the ability to block them.
27 Mar, '20
H
I disagree this can also be a source of distraction for other players. Unless there is a way for them to hide this messages.
27 Mar, '20
bjaki
I think this is a good idea. But it really has to be restricted to people who have the link (maybe there should be an open and a private link?) and the actual players need to have the option to mute observers completely.
28 Mar, '20
John
So then what do you do about spectators spoiling the game by discussing potential plays?
18 Aug, '20
Satoshi Admin
"Ability to send messages while spectating" (suggested by SSH on 2019-11-05), including upvotes (2) and comments (1), was merged into this suggestion.
20 Nov, '20
Gredrick Merged
Please, you must enable the chat when someone is a spectator so all the spectators could talk and discuss moves from the players. Only the spectators can see that chat and no one else, it wont interrupt the players chat
20 Nov, '20
JUAN Admin
"Enable chat for spectators!" (suggested by Gredrick on 2020-11-20), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.
27 Aug, '22
Caetiri
Actually, my recommendation on this is that spectators can *see* the chat, since table talk is so integral to the game.

I do also like the idea of a separate spectator chat.