How IRC Works
Monday, November 12, 2012 by Jafo | Discussion: Stardock Support General
Step 1. Find a problem with some software.
Step 2. Join IRC Channel.
Step 3. Post query.
Step 4. Leave channel exactly one minute later so as to deny opportunity of being given a solution.
Yes, this works well.
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Reply #2 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 5:46 AM
A perfect example:
[04:54:58p] * eric ([email protected]) has joined #stardock
[04:55:08p] <eric> i bought start 8 from you guys
[04:55:13p] <eric> i need help installing it
[04:55:37p] * eric ([email protected]) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
[04:55:37p] <@ZubaZ1> What's the issue?
[04:55:40p] <@ZubaZ1> or not
[04:56:18p] <@ZubaZ1> 30 seconds. Not the fastest quit . . but not exactly patient either
Reply #3 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 6:15 AM
We've all observed this behavior in IRC: Glad someone's making it public.
It has caused me to ignore IRC...and others who used to be there are no longer.
Reply #6 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 1:06 PM
You mean the IR in IRC doesn't mean Instant Results? 
Reply #7 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 1:58 PM
The best option is to just come out and explain the problem in your first post......too many people start out with "hello, is anyone here?" or " I have a problem with object desktop, can you help me?" no one wants to get involved in a discussion where they may not know the answer. Post as much info as possible up front and wait at least 5-10 minutes to let people digest it and look for an answer.
one of the main downfalls was when the quote database was lost......after that we couldn't use your own words against you. 
Reply #8 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 2:42 PM
Mike, I'm sure GR's got a backup somewhere. 
I've missplaced my own bot, InfoServ, or it ran away from boredom.
Managed to scrape a few quotes together myself over the years -> InfoServ @ Skinventory.dk
I may bring it back online if it comes back home some day.
Reply #10 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 3:26 PM
Last quote in your DB: 669 : <@ZubaZ> I didn't realize how badly I sucked as a skinner until I tried skinning
Awesome!
Reply #14 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 7:48 PM
Last time I was in IRC I got booted by Zubaz.
I've not been back since...
Reply #20 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 9:07 PM
I didn't know Jafo was gonna use me as an example in the OP..... 
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Reply #1 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 12:43 AM
We all know that when it comes to 'ME' it's all about attention to 'ME'. I need immediate attention, and I will stomp my feet and pout like a 4 year old if 'ME' is not looked at or taken care of Immediately. Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen MY world is MY oyster...