I was thinking today that it would be nice to log in with all chat windows closed regardless of how many you had open when you last logged out, so that you have to opt in to chats each session rather than opt out.
For a couple of main reasons:
1 - spoilers
when some exciting new event happens in Ur, like Zilloween, I want to discover all the treats for myself rather than hearing about it from someone who has already experienced it.
2 - not giving offence
Sometimes, you're just not in a chatty mood, maybe the Inland Revenue wants more money from you, or the architect on your building project has made another mistake, and you just want 10 mins to potter about in Ur without snapping at anyone. I don't want to upset anyone or appear rude by appearing in group chats as soon as I log in, and promptly leaving.
I haven't really thought through how this would change the dynamics, maybe it's good that the default is social? Dunno. Thoughts?