4 & 5 go with my number 1 advice which is to use what works from IRC. I agree with 6 as long as it is just chat, if he provides more community features outside

4 & 5 go with my number 1 advice which is to use what works from IRC. I agree with 6 as long as it is just chat, if he provides more community features outside of just the chat areas, it could be considered more social.