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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paxx
Reply #2 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:00 PM
Reply #2 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:00 PM
I don't get what you mean...
There is already an IRC channel. #wincustomize and #stardock on the Stardock server irc.stardock.com.
It's already automcatically accessible with the WC browser when you click the "Chat" button. Dunno about the SD Central though.
There is already an IRC channel. #wincustomize and #stardock on the Stardock server irc.stardock.com.
It's already automcatically accessible with the WC browser when you click the "Chat" button. Dunno about the SD Central though.
Peff
Reply #3 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:02 PM
Reply #3 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:02 PM
I think what they mean it that they don't want those filled with useless banter....
elvee
Reply #4 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:03 PM
Reply #4 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:03 PM
I know paxx but people are not using it, whats the best way to encourage them to use it?
Peff
Reply #5 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:05 PM
Reply #5 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:05 PM
I just found out how easy it is to use...I will use it from now on.
(Not that I create many threads....just add drivel to existing ones)
(Not that I create many threads....just add drivel to existing ones)
elvee
Reply #6 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:07 PM
Reply #6 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:07 PM
You are right in a way Peff. I always thought #wincustomize was like a welcome channel and #stardock was more Techie stuff.
goodmorphing
Reply #7 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:12 PM I accidentally click on the chat in the window browser now and then and back out really fast. I have to admit, everyone here has my total admiration and I get afraid I couldn't keep up in chat. Last time I did that it said my name was already in use (but it's not me).
chat rooms scare me for some reason.
Reply #7 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:12 PM
I accidentally click on the chat in the window browser now and then and back out really fast. I have to admit, everyone here has my total admiration and I get afraid I couldn't keep up in chat. Last time I did that it said my name was already in use (but it's not me). chat rooms scare me for some reason.
elvee
Reply #8 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:25 PM
Reply #8 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:25 PM
IRC are not monsters GM... 
Once you learn some lingo and commands, it is a Breeze
Not hard at all
Once you learn some lingo and commands, it is a Breeze Not hard at all
Peff
Reply #9 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:28 PM
Reply #9 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:28 PM
How about one of you IRC regulars post a link or two to some command references...sure would help me out!!
Thanks in advance ('cause I know one of you will....that's just the kind of people you are
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Thanks in advance ('cause I know one of you will....that's just the kind of people you are
)
elvee
Reply #10 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:32 PM
Reply #10 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:32 PM
Here is one Peff...IRCHelp.org http://www.irchelp.org/
elvee
Reply #13 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:45 PM
Reply #13 Sunday, March 2, 2003 5:45 PM
I see that you are on #wincustomize but like i say, it doesnt get used much
Peff
Reply #14 Sunday, March 2, 2003 6:11 PM
Reply #14 Sunday, March 2, 2003 6:11 PM
I think most people are terrified of screwing up...or getting lost in IRC land. I was extremely hesitant to try it, but it's very cool!
Thanks for pointing me to it....
It really doesn't bite
Thanks for pointing me to it....
It really doesn't bite
IPlural
Reply #15 Sunday, March 2, 2003 6:38 PM
Reply #15 Sunday, March 2, 2003 6:38 PM
throw an IRC channel party... have guest speakers on the topics of technology revolving around digital art, skining, themes, walls, icon creations etc...
Have guests of moderators from other sites to share the ideas that are flowing through their groups....
has to be a draw and a reason for people to want to meet there beyond banter, though that would always play a large part in it..
anyway...
just some thoughts
Have guests of moderators from other sites to share the ideas that are flowing through their groups....
has to be a draw and a reason for people to want to meet there beyond banter, though that would always play a large part in it..
anyway...
just some thoughts
IPlural
Reply #16 Sunday, March 2, 2003 6:42 PM
Reply #16 Sunday, March 2, 2003 6:42 PM
oh and do it weekly, say on friday night... each week and then on the odd time durring the evening in the middle of the week to break the time span between em into smaller chunks..
keep peoples interest...
mmm, we ran trivia and the winner each week got to select a Music CD of choice which was sent to them...
all kinds of ideas to make a draw, and it would probably open the site up to more traffic with people interacting in a , I dunno, with more oomph on the topics spread throught the week....
blah blah blah, I know....
ok I'll shuddaup
keep peoples interest...
mmm, we ran trivia and the winner each week got to select a Music CD of choice which was sent to them...
all kinds of ideas to make a draw, and it would probably open the site up to more traffic with people interacting in a , I dunno, with more oomph on the topics spread throught the week....
blah blah blah, I know....
ok I'll shuddaup
Larry Kuperman
Reply #17 Sunday, March 2, 2003 6:51 PM
Reply #17 Sunday, March 2, 2003 6:51 PM
As you requested, Peff: http://www.newircusers.com/ircmds.html
Cya!
Cya!
paxx
Reply #18 Sunday, March 2, 2003 6:51 PM
Reply #18 Sunday, March 2, 2003 6:51 PM
Yes, a weekly IRC party. That's a good way to get it started.
How about we set a day, then make it public? I could put it as News on the front page.
How about next saturday, march 7th?
I wonder which time should be best to suit most people...
If we made it around 17:00 eastern time? That would be 22:00 in England and 14:00 in Pacific time. Being a weekend, it can be possible.
What do you think?
How about we set a day, then make it public? I could put it as News on the front page.
How about next saturday, march 7th?
I wonder which time should be best to suit most people...
If we made it around 17:00 eastern time? That would be 22:00 in England and 14:00 in Pacific time. Being a weekend, it can be possible.
What do you think?
Peff
Reply #19 Sunday, March 2, 2003 6:54 PM
Reply #19 Sunday, March 2, 2003 6:54 PM
Great idea!! I won't be able to make it next weekend, but I still think it's a great idea!!
thanks, Larry
thanks, Larry
Jafo
Reply #20 Sunday, March 2, 2003 6:59 PM
Reply #20 Sunday, March 2, 2003 6:59 PM
Patric...next Saturday is Sunday Oz time....I'll be chasing cars around a race track...some GrandPrix thingie...
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Reply #1 Sunday, March 2, 2003 4:55 PM