Simple chat web app for Toledo Talk "Chat" may be the incorrect term. Details: * web-based app. * text input field to enter message is located at the top of the site like a microblog and not at the bottom like in traditional chat or message apps. * post button next to text input field but hitting the return key will also submit message. * messages are displayed in reverse order, which is youngest to oldest. * for now, zero formatting in the messages. even raw urls won't be transformed into a clickable link. * limit message size to 200 to 300 characters. * display message as a paragraph block. * the client-side javascript will poll the server every 15 to 30 seconds. * display the most recent 50 or so messages. * for each message block, show: ** author name ** message text ** created date * database table fields ** message_id - auto increment ** message_text ** author_name ** author_id ** created_date ** status ** ip_address * no joins * select ... order by id desc limit 50 * server-side script returns only a blob of json that the client-side javascript parses for browser display. * display the page without the normal ToledoTalk.com header or nav bar. * the messages will display at the default normal width of Toledo Talk's content. * responsive design: ** adjust the text input field length accordingly. ** adjust the font size of the messages. #toledotalk - #chat - #messaging