Alls I do is pvp. I love it! I have a few great guilds I run with and honesty, I don't even know if I will turn on my chat. Things happen so quickly in Cyrodiil that I can't imagine stopping to read chats. We prefer voice communication.
I'm surprised that anyone thought it would be a good idea. I could never see what value it would bring over being in a group, or a good guild and using voice chat. I'm so glad its off by default, it's staying that way for me.
Sorry it's a let down for you tho, I do get people wanted it, but I could only see problems with it / no need.
I just want to be in a Guild where I feel welcome, who are organised and more strategic...also where I'm not completely ignored feels crap.