League of nations "idea"

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            scottfitz wrote:

The only part of this thread that is of interest to me is improved inter-alliance communication, a need that would be met fully by private chat functionality
          
         
         
         
        Chat has a limited place. 
        
          
         
        
         For most problem solving, mail is a far better method of communication.  First, mail offers the writer a superior opportunity to chose his words carefully.  Second, chat is so informal that tone and context can often fail when dealing with sensitive issues.  Third, chat requires participants to be on-line at the same time which is often not possible in our global community.
         
        
          
         
        
         I would say chat is useful when the players already have a sound relationship and the issue is small and uncomplicated.
         
        
          
         
        
         I think the biggest impediment to communication is attitude.  The second biggest impediment is some players do not speak english fluently and use google translator which really can screw up tone and context.