Useless Threads and IRC
Sunday, March 2, 2003 by elvee | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
How about if there was a IRC Channel set up in Stardock for useless banter, easily available in SD Central and WC Browser. It could relieve some of the useless Threads and traffic on the Message Board. The only thing is how could we encourage people to use it... 
I would use it
I would use it
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Old_Crab
Reply #42 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 3:35 AM
Reply #42 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 3:35 AM
Nope. Nope. Not at all. Not gonna use that new fangled thingie. Nope. I'll just stick to what I know, thank you very, very, very, much. >
feline
Reply #43 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 9:13 AM
Reply #43 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 9:13 AM
personally i prefer message boards. they are slower paced, and give you plenty of chance to catch up with the replies to your questions.
a matter of preference and style really
also, the last time i tried to work out how to use the chat function in SB, i was hit by a combination of:
* a surging conversation
* if i missed a few posts, i lost the thread of what was going on
* i had no idea how to make it do what i wanted
with regard to the original point about lots of thread, and board load, for most topics there is already a thread, but people don't tend to use it. human nature i suppose
is the board really a load on this site, compared to the downloads?
also, if the board went totally quiet, this site would feel dead.
feline thinks there is a role for both chat and the board
feline has noticed chatting to someone on the other side of the planet is better in a message board anyway, due to the 12 hour time difference.
a matter of preference and style really
also, the last time i tried to work out how to use the chat function in SB, i was hit by a combination of:
* a surging conversation
* if i missed a few posts, i lost the thread of what was going on
* i had no idea how to make it do what i wanted
with regard to the original point about lots of thread, and board load, for most topics there is already a thread, but people don't tend to use it. human nature i suppose
is the board really a load on this site, compared to the downloads?
also, if the board went totally quiet, this site would feel dead.
feline thinks there is a role for both chat and the board
feline has noticed chatting to someone on the other side of the planet is better in a message board anyway, due to the 12 hour time difference.
IPlural
Reply #44 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 9:29 AM
Reply #44 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 9:29 AM
eh. it's moot...
The Wincustomize channel is mroe of a, mm, after thought?
I guess everyone joins the stardock channel and converses there anyways, but everytime I've been ther you could get more conversation out of an empty soda can placed near your ear
The thing is, there would need to be a draw, a reason for people to se more positive than negative about making use of it.
Visiting Guests who could answer questions about different areas of skining and such. Or about the use of a particular graphics program, hints and tips.
anyway.. without such a plan laid out and path taken up it is inane at least and moot at best...
just my pov silly as it is...
btw: msg btd is more interactive than the freaking irc channels and that goes a long way to explain the thread trends and such....
The Wincustomize channel is mroe of a, mm, after thought?
I guess everyone joins the stardock channel and converses there anyways, but everytime I've been ther you could get more conversation out of an empty soda can placed near your ear
The thing is, there would need to be a draw, a reason for people to se more positive than negative about making use of it.
Visiting Guests who could answer questions about different areas of skining and such. Or about the use of a particular graphics program, hints and tips.
anyway.. without such a plan laid out and path taken up it is inane at least and moot at best...
just my pov silly as it is...
btw: msg btd is more interactive than the freaking irc channels and that goes a long way to explain the thread trends and such....
IPlural
Reply #45 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 9:29 AM
Reply #45 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 9:29 AM
eh. it's moot...
The Wincustomize channel is mroe of a, mm, after thought?
I guess everyone joins the stardock channel and converses there anyways, but everytime I've been ther you could get more conversation out of an empty soda can placed near your ear
The thing is, there would need to be a draw, a reason for people to se more positive than negative about making use of it.
Visiting Guests who could answer questions about different areas of skining and such. Or about the use of a particular graphics program, hints and tips.
anyway.. without such a plan laid out and path taken up it is inane at least and moot at best...
just my pov silly as it is...
btw: msg btd is more interactive than the freaking irc channels and that goes a long way to explain the thread trends and such....
The Wincustomize channel is mroe of a, mm, after thought?
I guess everyone joins the stardock channel and converses there anyways, but everytime I've been ther you could get more conversation out of an empty soda can placed near your ear
The thing is, there would need to be a draw, a reason for people to se more positive than negative about making use of it.
Visiting Guests who could answer questions about different areas of skining and such. Or about the use of a particular graphics program, hints and tips.
anyway.. without such a plan laid out and path taken up it is inane at least and moot at best...
just my pov silly as it is...
btw: msg btd is more interactive than the freaking irc channels and that goes a long way to explain the thread trends and such....
IPlural
Reply #46 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 9:33 AM
Reply #46 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 9:33 AM
well isn't this sweet... 
double post eck 
need coffee, java java java Capachino
double post eck 
need coffee, java java java Capachino
White_Moth
Reply #47 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 9:49 AM
Reply #47 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 9:49 AM
I have been checking both places out recently, it's pretty decent, but one can spend lots of time in it if not careful. Also, the conversations can get quite speedy. It just takes some practice to get used to it, but over all, I have picked up some good info in them that I wouldn't find elsewhere without posting a new thread.
feline
Reply #48 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 9:51 AM
Reply #48 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 9:51 AM
feline is feeling contrary
Elfkura - It's simple. Not everyone has T1 or cable or DSL to use at their discretion.
feline agrees, since i have a 56k modem
i see this as an argument in favor of message boards. i can take my time
re the marathon thread:
Elfkura - it was, as written in the first post, some things aren't happening in IRC, so I did it here. Now, a lot of the other members have turned that thread into something else, I don't know if I want to attempt starting another thread to curb it. I can name one "Questions" but it'll end up the same way as my "msgboard chatroom marathon"... with too many answers and questions people just don't want to read.
i considered ignoring this, but cannot.
to quote post 1 in that thread:
Elf - I'm turning a thread among this msgboard into a chat room, anyone care to join? =P.
Elf - Let's try not to let this post hang for over 2 hours, hm? =P
as one of the main reasons the thread still exists, there was no "mission" in the beginning that we have diverted from.
as always, if ANYONE wants to stop by, and be friendly, they are more than welcome. i am aware the threads size must be intimidating, but the people inside aren't, honest
elf, for "questions" there is the FAQ at the top of the board. the "fun" threads are about meeting people, friendship, etc. they are something to be experienced as opposed to read.
this isn't the first time you have expressed an interest in curbing or killing the marathon thread. why? and why is it a bad thing?
Elf - IRC, which I have always believed to be one of the easiest things to use, wasn't as simple as you or I might think, as my boyfriend recently told me... to which I am still doubtful....
i went, i saw, i got confused, i left
i haven't been back since. if you know how to use it, and what you are doing, then it probably is easy. but if you don't, then it isn't so simple.
Elfkura - It's simple. Not everyone has T1 or cable or DSL to use at their discretion.
feline agrees, since i have a 56k modem
i see this as an argument in favor of message boards. i can take my time
re the marathon thread:
Elfkura - it was, as written in the first post, some things aren't happening in IRC, so I did it here. Now, a lot of the other members have turned that thread into something else, I don't know if I want to attempt starting another thread to curb it. I can name one "Questions" but it'll end up the same way as my "msgboard chatroom marathon"... with too many answers and questions people just don't want to read.
i considered ignoring this, but cannot.
to quote post 1 in that thread:
Elf - I'm turning a thread among this msgboard into a chat room, anyone care to join? =P.
Elf - Let's try not to let this post hang for over 2 hours, hm? =P
as one of the main reasons the thread still exists, there was no "mission" in the beginning that we have diverted from.
as always, if ANYONE wants to stop by, and be friendly, they are more than welcome. i am aware the threads size must be intimidating, but the people inside aren't, honest
elf, for "questions" there is the FAQ at the top of the board. the "fun" threads are about meeting people, friendship, etc. they are something to be experienced as opposed to read.
this isn't the first time you have expressed an interest in curbing or killing the marathon thread. why? and why is it a bad thing?
Elf - IRC, which I have always believed to be one of the easiest things to use, wasn't as simple as you or I might think, as my boyfriend recently told me... to which I am still doubtful....
i went, i saw, i got confused, i left
i haven't been back since. if you know how to use it, and what you are doing, then it probably is easy. but if you don't, then it isn't so simple.
Bangkokboy
Reply #49 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 11:52 AM
Reply #49 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 11:52 AM
"i went, i saw, i got confused, i left
i haven't been back since. if you know how to use it, and what you are doing, then it probably is easy. but if you don't, then it isn't so simple."
Ditto.
i haven't been back since. if you know how to use it, and what you are doing, then it probably is easy. but if you don't, then it isn't so simple."
Ditto.
elvee
Reply #50 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 11:57 AM
Reply #50 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 11:57 AM
Thanks Iplural
Lately I have seen the Channels act like a School Dance, everyone is on the side but no one wants to get on the floor first...suddenly some one steps out..then another ...and another, and pretty soon everyone is cutting the rug (I am referring to newbies mostly).
Someone will sign on and then quickly sign off as if they made a mistake and were not supposed to be there. I try to say hello and carry a conversation when I see them. #wincustomize has started to see more folks since I started this thread, which is good. I am not a Pro at IRC myself but it is not hard to adjust.
I love running around the Message Board like everyone else, it is the first place I go everyday, You guys dont have to worry about the Board being empty That will never happen. I think the IRC is a good tool for questions and information for Newbies and us old salty dawgs alike
Lately I have seen the Channels act like a School Dance, everyone is on the side but no one wants to get on the floor first...suddenly some one steps out..then another ...and another, and pretty soon everyone is cutting the rug
(I am referring to newbies mostly).Someone will sign on and then quickly sign off as if they made a mistake and were not supposed to be there. I try to say hello and carry a conversation when I see them. #wincustomize has started to see more folks since I started this thread, which is good. I am not a Pro at IRC myself but it is not hard to adjust.
I love running around the Message Board like everyone else, it is the first place I go everyday, You guys dont have to worry about the Board being empty
That will never happen. I think the IRC is a good tool for questions and information for Newbies and us old salty dawgs alike
IPlural
Reply #51 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 12:17 PM
Reply #51 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 12:17 PM
jake not sure when your going, but every time I've been in either, people are signed in, but no one is talking...
then again maybe it's me.... shsssssss he's here
then again maybe it's me.... shsssssss he's here
IPlural
Reply #52 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 12:20 PM
Reply #52 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 12:20 PM
elvee it very well can be. and it actually could be a draw for more talent to the site over all in my pov. It is a tool, and they are only as good as they can be if used correctly. I'll keep an eye on the channels, probably just hitting at the wrong time. ANC never really picks up until after 9:00 EST in the evening, though peeps sneak in from work during the day
it very well can be. and it actually could be a draw for more talent to the site over all in my pov. It is a tool, and they are only as good as they can be if used correctly. I'll keep an eye on the channels, probably just hitting at the wrong time. ANC never really picks up until after 9:00 EST in the evening, though peeps sneak in from work during the day Please login to comment and/or vote for this skin.
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Reply #41 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 3:17 AM
Just the concept of Lurking is BOGUS!
Anyone that lurks in multiple channels is therefore BOGUS!
Yes, with mIRC or Pirch you can set an Event to notify, but that is BOGUS! also
ON JOIN:#:/runscript [LURKING] $nick