Clubhouse just added a new feature. From now on, the social app will allow users to use the in-room text chat function. This update is described as a function for those who may not want to "raise their hands and jump on stage to participate." All the details about the new feature and why it was introduced can be found in a blog post published by the company.
You can read it here, or below:
There’s no shortage of people who want to talk on Clubhouse. From Women Watching Sports together to jazz piano rooms to people debating politics, we’re all about that back and forth conversation and banter. But we know not everyone in the community wants to raise their hands and jump on stage to participate (shout out to everyone who gave us this feedback during sound check!). Many of you want a way to join in on the conversation from the comfort of the audience. And we get it - cause even on the internet, stage fright exists.
For creators, in-room chat will offer another touchpoint with audiences in a room and provide a way to get feedback in real time. We hope that this will make conducting quick polls or sourcing questions from the audience that much easier, and bring engagement to the next level.
Here’s how it will work:
In-room chat will begin to roll out today on iOS and Android. Like always, we want your feedback on this new feature so we can catch any bugs and continue to improve as we roll it out more widely.
