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I think its because most of the new members want to visit it, but because they don't have 50posts - they think it doesn't work (because theres no warning to show that you need 50posts for the feature to work.)
So allowing the new users to use it would boost the brothers getting to know each other/sisters getting to know each other insha'Allaah.
Also, i think that it would be better if the people prepared a time when more people will be likely to come on (they could discuss this in their respected rooms i.e. brothers section/sisters section.) Then when most people come on, they can all chat together insha'Allaah.
If the sisters really want to talk; atleast one sister should come on the chat and wait, if another sister comes on - they can chat, and they can gradually build up on from there insha'Allaah.
This is exactly what the brothers do, and we end up with about 6people chatting altogther sometimes, alhamdulillah. I think the sisters should take this advice and they'll get to know each other better insha'Allaah.
Thats just an opinion anyway.. Allaahu a'lam.
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