One of the best features of the PBP forum is the enduring and searchable database of problems, solutions, tips and tricks. To make that work, ALL messages must be in the database and be searchable. Already we have private messaging where problems are solved but in private. Those gems are lost to the rest of us.

From a quick look at the ChatBox I see automotive and other chatter that has little to do with PICs or PBP and would be better on facebook. I'll wager that crud is not searchable and so is just a waste of space.

Please preserve the valuable Q&A resource by killing the ChatBox and actively discouraging private messaging where the content is ultimately beneficial to us all.

Cheers
BrianT