Mindwerks chatroom?

Post by **Femto** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 10:31 pm

Yes, I know EG already has an IRC channel so hear me out.

I was thinking of something that is web-based, not IRC. Something that uses our forum usernames and info inside the chatroom. EG has a channel, but how many of us visit that? It seems like it's more for downloads and whatever, and this would be strictly for chatting and a mindwerks chatroom above all else. I was thinking of something like phpMyCHat maybe (screenshot) or whatever psi can find that is functional. It would be something simple but functional, I'd say.

So, what does everyone think?

Post by **Ayanami** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 10:40 pm

I am all for it. Why the hell not.

Post by **Eldo** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 11:24 pm

I wouldn't mind. I use IRC to leech and keep in contact with group members, but leeching is the main reason for IRC's purpose.

Post by **Femto** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 11:37 pm

That's why I say that this wouldn't be for leeching, just for chatting.

Post by **Buzkashi** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:32 am

This is something ive been thinking about alot. I just didnt want to do it via IRC. And i thought not everyone would switch over to just AIM, MSN, or Yahoo. This phpChat thing on the other hand sounds really good.

PS: I use yahoo and msn also now. So some of you bitches talk to me on dem!!!!^^

Post by **TheDarkness** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:41 am

well i vote in favor of....

Post by **Necromancer** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 3:49 am

I don't really care, I prefer Instant Messengers because I can talk to whom I want and don't have to read other persons responses. I don't have to open an internet browser and it's more privat.

Post by **Buzkashi** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 7:30 am

alrighty then. Dont talk on it if we get it. You wont be missed...^^

Post by **Femto** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 7:39 am

Buzkashi wrote:alrighty then. Dont talk on it if we get it. You wont be missed...^^

Post by **Eldo** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:24 pm

Alright, I say we get some more votes on this and let's fire up this thing. The EG channel has no conversation anyway nowadays.

But living in different timezones is going to make this hard of some members to converse probably, namely me. Just give this a bit of a test run first.

Post by **TheDarkness** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 11:38 pm

well those that are on the forum at the same time can be on the chat at the same time as well.... for as far as i know at most moments of the day there are atleast 10 registered members online and a hell of a lot of guests aswell....
And this might also encourage some guests to register and even become active poster because a chat is easier to get to know people with and thus starting to talk with people would be easier... I can't say i see any real negative side to the chatroom part except for the added bandwith usage that psi would get stuck with. So it will come down to the conclusion of psi whether the BW is worth it or not

Post by **Femto** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 11:42 pm

I spoke to psi about it before starting the poll and he said he'd look into it.

Post by **Devil_Dante** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 12:31 am

TheDarkness wrote:well those that are on the forum at the same time can be on the chat at the same time as well.... for as far as i know at most moments of the day there are atleast 10 registered members online and a hell of a lot of guests aswell....
And this might also encourage some guests to register and even become active poster because a chat is easier to get to know people with and thus starting to talk with people would be easier... I can't say i see any real negative side to the chatroom part except for the added bandwith usage that psi would get stuck with. So it will come down to the conclusion of psi whether the BW is worth it or not

I wonder if noobs will come and start asking stupid d/l questions.

Post by **TheDarkness** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 12:44 am

probably and they'll get flamed just like they would on the forum

Post by **halfnhalf** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 12:51 am

TheDarkness wrote:probably and they'll get flamed just like they would on the forum

more reason to have the chatroom.

Post by **Devil_Dante** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 12:56 am

halfnhalf wrote:
TheDarkness wrote:probably and they'll get flamed just like they would on the forum
more reason to have the chatroom.

Oh My

Post by **Necromancer** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:15 am

Buzkashi wrote:alrighty then. Dont talk on it if we get it. You wont be missed...^^

Yeah and I don't care at all.
If it's for small talk only, it's okay but if the topics of the forum are getting discussed there it would just empty the forum.

Post by **Ellen** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:20 am

This would be a good idea if there were enough people in the chatroom.

It would be pretty boring talking to myself all the time.

Post by **Eldo** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:34 am

I think we should make some bots that talks back, like on IRC.

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Post by **Necromancer** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:45 am

You want a chat only to talk with bots?

Post by **Buzkashi** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 4:07 am

The only problem i can see is the bandwith. And i thought psi had a lot to spare.

Post by **halfnhalf** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 6:25 am

Ellen wrote:It would be pretty boring talking to myself all the time.

you obviously havent talked to yourself enough. I find it umm enjoyable...

Post by **LordMune** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 12:22 pm

Idea = Win

Further comments unneccessary.

Post by **TheDarkness** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 12:27 pm

11-2 right now for having the room.... still a bit low on votes i guess but it is moving in a promising direction

Post by **Eldo** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:18 am

So...when is this going to happen?

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