could there be a button to see how many are online at any one time?

I'm sure there could be one, but why would anyone really need to know? You can get a rough idea by going to Player Tables / Recent Movers - I clicked up until the point where the green dots vanish, that was 385 users.

Doesn't help the fact that only 4 of them are my opponents and my other 100 games are sitting idle though!

I see.there isnt much point.

I was just wondering whegther to stay onlie..and what were the chances of me getting a new opponent at this time of night.

If I knew how many online.....

It could be a members only feature..cos members dont get much more than non members..(except the obvious)

Well, Player Tables / Recent Movers, you could always challenge or messages someone with a green dot to indicate they're moving now, or post for a game in Meet Opponents, or post an Open Invite.

ok ok

I retract the button Ides.

Thanks for advice tho...didnt realize these features