Dish Posted 30, January 2005 Report Posted 30, January 2005 Hello Boys & Girls, Was wondering if a chatroom plug-in was available for this BBS? And if that was the case, would members be interested? I ask this only because the Yahoo site has the facility, but it's seldom used, if at all. Curious, Dish. Quote
Mariolino Posted 6, March 2006 Report Posted 6, March 2006 Its a yes for me, it would encourage more people to be on at the same time. Quote
NFG Posted 6, March 2006 Report Posted 6, March 2006 Personally I'd recommend an IRC channel. IRC is, for those of who've been online a while, the de facto standard chat facility. A lot of us (Well, me) are already on IRC, and joining another channel is pretty easy. I'd recommend mIRC for the Windows users, and Colloquy for Macs. For servers, EFNet is the biggest (the list of servers is built in to mIRC). Currently I'm using efnet.demon.co.uk as a server, but any of the EFNet servers linked above will do. I suggest this because, typically, webchat requires an open browser window and a fair amount of dedication to keep it populated. IRC typically doesn't suffer the endless string of people joining, sticking around for a few minutes and leaving 'cause no one else is there. Or something, you know. Whatever, what do I know? =) Anyway, I'm on EFNet now, channel #ozrenault. Feel free to drop by. [edit] I set up a java IRC page. You can use this to try out the whole IRC thing before going and changing your life by downloading mIRC. Simply navigate to this page: http://nfg.2y.net/temp/irc/ Quote
exstatic Posted 6, March 2006 Report Posted 6, March 2006 I have run a number of IRC chat rooms in the past, and integrated IRC into the website also.. they tend to work quite well. Typically because we are in Australia, I'd recommend an Aussie IRC server such as austnet.. Thoughts? Quote
Vukie Posted 6, March 2006 Report Posted 6, March 2006 A/S/L? 24 M Syd, you horny? BTW yeah i would use it, who wouldnt wanna pick up nate? such a horn dog Quote
Moosey Posted 6, March 2006 Report Posted 6, March 2006 I'm guessing that the "chat" won't be historically retained - so concern is that we'd not retain important info that is currently stored/archived in posts. Anyone know of somewhere else where this concept is working? Provide a link to it maybe? Quote
NFG Posted 6, March 2006 Report Posted 6, March 2006 I'm against picking alternate servers for our purposes. EFNet is the oldest and the biggest IRC network, with the most servers. Most IRC users are already there. By selecting an alternate server you're forcing people who are using IRC already to join two servers. It may not be a BIG pain in the ass, but it's a pain nonetheless. Personally I find having to manage more than one server a serious irritation, no matter how wonderful the company. BTW: http://nfg.2y.net/temp/irc/ Quote
brendans225 Posted 14, June 2006 Report Posted 14, June 2006 Is this chatroom thingy gonna happen? Or is it just a lost cause? Quote
Luis Posted 15, June 2006 Report Posted 15, June 2006 Dish are you making a statment on the last line of your post??? Quote
brendans225 Posted 15, June 2006 Report Posted 15, June 2006 Come on chat room....open...i'm getting bored..... Quote
Ren Posted 15, June 2006 Report Posted 15, June 2006 Yeah! C'mon! Chat room! Haven't chatted on IRC since uni days. wooooooohooooooooooooooo Quote
brendans225 Posted 15, June 2006 Report Posted 15, June 2006 (chant) CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM,CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, CHAT ROOM, you get the point! CHAT ROOM all the way Quote
brendans225 Posted 15, June 2006 Report Posted 15, June 2006 So you can be more of a post whore? Off course Quote
Ren Posted 15, June 2006 Report Posted 15, June 2006 Good old Brendan is averaging 10.38 posts per day. LOL! I've never seen such a high average figure. Quote
brendans225 Posted 15, June 2006 Report Posted 15, June 2006 Make that 11.41 now now its higher Quote
Ren Posted 15, June 2006 Report Posted 15, June 2006 Good lord! I'm becoming a post whore just like u! Quote
brendans225 Posted 15, June 2006 Report Posted 15, June 2006 Good lord!I'm becoming a post whore just like u! Nothing wrong with that.....except that your spending way too much time on the forum Quote
Luis Posted 15, June 2006 Report Posted 15, June 2006 What a whore I just realised you only joined under a month ago!!! Go outside get some air or something Quote
brendans225 Posted 15, June 2006 Report Posted 15, June 2006 What a whore I just realised you only joined under a month ago!!! Go outside get some air or something Or i could walk to the train station at six in the morning in the freezing a*** weather........... Quote
Ren Posted 15, June 2006 Report Posted 15, June 2006 What a whore I just realised you only joined under a month ago!!! Go outside get some air or something OMG... i never realised that! Hahahaha. Brendan... are u permanently in front of your computer or something? LOL Quote
Luis Posted 15, June 2006 Report Posted 15, June 2006 you answered within 10 secs..Yes I counted...Think i'll leave my job now & go see my wife your making me feel weird Quote
Ren Posted 15, June 2006 Report Posted 15, June 2006 Or i could walk to the train station at six in the morning in the freezing a*** weather........... You're in SYD!!! How cold can it be??? Quote
brendans225 Posted 15, June 2006 Report Posted 15, June 2006 you answered within 10 secs..Yes I counted...Think i'll leave my job now & go see my wife your making me feel weird Hey, how did you think i won my car? I didn't go outside and walk around like a lost puppy, i sat in front of the computer and entered as much as i could..... Call me a whore all you want, but hey, i got a car to show for it ....now back on topic, i am eagerly awaiting your return :twisted: Quote
NFG Posted 15, June 2006 Report Posted 15, June 2006 You guys are nuts. But I'll keep the channel warm for ya. If you haven't got an IRC client, go here: http://nfggames.com/temp/irc/ If you do, go here: EFNet, #ozrenault Quote
Renaultsport21 Posted 15, June 2006 Report Posted 15, June 2006 Remember your post count in the sightings section Teki Cheers Quote
RSC172 Posted 16, June 2006 Report Posted 16, June 2006 I honestly couldn't see the point of a chatroom. The community we've got here isn't big enough to support something like this IMO. You would have like 3-4 users on during most of the day, maybe a few more if you're lucky. I spend enough time on the forum let alone adding a chatroom. Quote
brendans225 Posted 16, June 2006 Report Posted 16, June 2006 Hey Luis, looky what i just found...... calling me whore hey?........ look at yourself http://www.ozrenaultsport.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3001 Now you need to go outside and get some air my friend ..........btw, how are those early mornign walks to the train station treating ya? Cold???...muahahah Quote
Moosey Posted 16, June 2006 Report Posted 16, June 2006 I honestly couldn't see the point of a chatroom. The community we've got here isn't big enough to support something like this IMO. You would have like 3-4 users on during most of the day, maybe a few more if you're lucky. I spend enough time on the forum let alone adding a chatroom. Agreed. If we regularly had 20 users online at once it might start to make sense. Quote
Ren Posted 18, June 2006 Report Posted 18, June 2006 brendan can b the monitoring bot for the chat room LOL He'll b there permanently Quote
brendans225 Posted 18, June 2006 Report Posted 18, June 2006 brendan can b the monitoring bot for the chat roomLOL He'll b there permanently I sure will Making sure punks like you are not upto no good! Quote
Teki04 Posted 18, June 2006 Report Posted 18, June 2006 Oh gez - your almost at 12 posts a day! Quote
Deb Posted 19, June 2006 Report Posted 19, June 2006 I have seen forums with a 'shoutbox' function, where you can send an IM on the main page that is visable to everyone. That might be a bit of fun. Quote
Ren Posted 19, June 2006 Report Posted 19, June 2006 brendan can b the monitoring bot for the chat roomLOL He'll b there permanently I sure will Making sure punks like you are not upto no good! I'm an angel! Quote
D82 Posted 19, June 2006 Report Posted 19, June 2006 If it was HTML based.. like NFGs example I'd be in at least 60 hrs a week. Dave Quote
NFG Posted 19, June 2006 Report Posted 19, June 2006 FWIW I'm in that chatroom 24/7 for the time being, just in case anyone drops by. The HTML/Java-based site I put up takes you direct to #ozrenault. Quote
brendans225 Posted 19, June 2006 Report Posted 19, June 2006 brendan can b the monitoring bot for the chat roomLOL He'll b there permanently I sure will Making sure punks like you are not upto no good! I'm an angel! An angel from HELL .......muwahahahahaha Quote
The Jeffster Posted 20, June 2006 Report Posted 20, June 2006 So you can be more of a post whore? That's pretty funny Steven espeically from you the supa-poster HAHAHAA to good mate Quote
brendans225 Posted 20, June 2006 Report Posted 20, June 2006 FWIW I'm in that chatroom 24/7 for the time being, just in case anyone drops by. The HTML/Java-based site I put up takes you direct to #ozrenault. What's FWIW??? Quote
brendans225 Posted 20, June 2006 Report Posted 20, June 2006 Is there anyway for a trial period for a chat room? Say a month or so, just to see if people will use it? If they do, then we keep it and if they don't then we can move on! Just a thought! Quote
NFG Posted 20, June 2006 Report Posted 20, June 2006 1. FWIW = For What It's Worth 2. What do you need a 'trial' for? The channel's open, just go. In the last couple of hours two people have popped in for ~2 minutes each without saying a word. It's a CHAT room, people! Quote
brendans225 Posted 20, June 2006 Report Posted 20, June 2006 1. FWIW = For What It's Worth2. What do you need a 'trial' for? The channel's open, just go. In the last couple of hours two people have popped in for ~2 minutes each without saying a word. It's a CHAT room, people! whats the address? Quote
RSC172 Posted 20, June 2006 Report Posted 20, June 2006 I honestly can't see the point of a 'trial' chatroom when no one has really shown much interest besides a few and only 2 people have visited NFG's chatroom. Quote
brendans225 Posted 20, June 2006 Report Posted 20, June 2006 I honestly can't see the point of a 'trial' chatroom when no one has really shown much interest besides a few and only 2 people have visited NFG's chatroom. Ok then... Time to move on...... Quote
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