Ok, alot of other sites that I've been to and am a part of have an I.R.C. server. I.R.C. is a program that creates its own chat-room. it's a really good idea, and I think Jordan should look into it...
IRC is "Internet Relay Chat". A server is required. It's designed for a multi-server network. The chat solution he provided briefly was much more suited for GTPlanet, though it need some polishing for our heterogenious community.
Oh come on! You don't think it will be worth it to have a bunch of prepubescent little twerps mucking around the chat you worked hard to create? If I didn't know any better, I'd say you were crazy.