I think if Nick knew about this, he would love it!
Of course they knew there'd be lots of interest & gossip, and I would think it's quite flattering that people are interested enough to do so.
Perhaps ask him yourselves though - he'd be delighted to tell you i'm sure.
I imagine if he had time to be on a chat room in the midlle of the day, that he might be offended by that! Either that or chuffed that you all find him so interesting that you have to talk about his every move