I would like to suggest a chat room I have been on other sites and its alot of fun to be able to talk and ask questions in real time. They have a free one that is easy to add with a html at addonchat.com
Ok - will look into it, think i have seen some chat ad-ons through the program i am using, also have looked at a "shout box" for users that is similar to the chat but a little more open format. Thanks for the input JJ!