<p>I might be totally wrong, but I think more activity in the <a href="http://chat.stackexchange.com/rooms/18/ten-fold">Ten Fold chat room</a> would be a positive force.  After reading the answers to <a href="https://stats.meta.stackexchange.com/q/1492/89026">this question on Meta</a> it is clear that many people would disagree.</p>

<p>I'm more active on DBA.SE than here for a variety of reasons.  One of the any reasons why I enjoy spending time over there is the chat.  Chat lets me rub shoulders with the giants, gain insight into the life of a full time DBA, highlight questions/answers that are exceptional or interesting, gives a palatable feel of community, etc.  In short it adds a social draw which I value. This social draw feeds more engagement, at least for me, into the site.</p>

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<p>I do work from home so that may be part of the reason why I appreciate the social draw.</p>
