It would be easier to communicate with other members without always having to go to the boards.

That would be really cool.

Great, support the cause. =)

There is a chat room in the forum called gabbly chat I think there is something mentioned about it in the suggestion area or the lounge just so you know it is there.

Here is the link to the chat room if you want to use it

http://gabbly.com/www.writingforums.org/