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Posted by Estella on August 4, 2006, at 19:00:20
In reply to IRC clients, posted by flip_flop on August 4, 2006, at 9:31:48
Hey Flilp Flop. A request... Feel free to ignore I guess... But I'd just like to say...
It feels rather odd to see one person in Babblechat fairly constantly... But not really chatting in Babblechat. You go in because you see someone is logged in and then you discover that the person isn't there chatting at all. Just logged in. I've started ignoring the one person in chat indicator because I figure it is you and you are fairly much always logged in and I've never seen you chatting at all. Your being logged in all the time also means that fragments of previous conversations stay up after the posters who were participating in the discussion have left.
So I guess I have a request... Please could you log out of chat if you aren't chatting?
It is of course a free Babble chat place and so you can do whatever you want... I just wanted to say that I personally found it a little odd... Or disconcerting... Or something...
I guess you are on a all you can use internet package but just in case you aren't... You will probably save a little money too...
Or maybe... You are sitting in front of your computer enjoying reading what people take to be conversations between certain posters. I mean sure I know people know new parties can join at any point... But still... The notion of a chat lurker who doesn't participate particularly is a little disconcerting for me...
Bob? Can flip flop be timed out like other posters seem to be if they have a period of inactivity.Nothing personal Flip flop, I'd love to chat to you. Well... i'd love to chat with you. I've been chatting at you a fair bit. lol.
Posted by muffled on August 4, 2006, at 23:38:34
In reply to Re: IRC clients » flip_flop, posted by Estella on August 4, 2006, at 19:00:20
Well said Estella, well said indeed.
Bravo!
:-)
Posted by zenhussy on August 4, 2006, at 23:58:37
In reply to Re: IRC clients » flip_flop, posted by Estella on August 4, 2006, at 19:00:20
Posted by Estella on August 5, 2006, at 0:03:41
In reply to if not personal then what? (nm) » Estella, posted by zenhussy on August 4, 2006, at 23:58:37
non-personal. in the sense that if it was Dinah or Auntiemel or Bob or Muffled or gg or you or anyone else... I would have made the same request.
Had a chat to flip flop :-)
He did turn up :-)Nice to see ya zen
Posted by flip_flop on August 5, 2006, at 3:19:28
In reply to Re: IRC clients » flip_flop, posted by Estella on August 4, 2006, at 19:00:20
It's everyone else that should stop logging out. Instead, when you want to leave, just type the command: /away
Your username will then be displayed like this: [away] username. That way people can see if you are present or not.
For a list of all the commands on Babblechat, type: /help
Posted by flip_flop on August 5, 2006, at 5:49:34
In reply to Re: IRC clients » flip_flop, posted by Estella on August 4, 2006, at 19:00:20
What makes you feel uncomfortable about someone who's lurking, anyway? It's not like it's a private conversation or anything...
Posted by Estella on August 5, 2006, at 6:45:09
In reply to Re: IRC clients » Estella, posted by flip_flop on August 5, 2006, at 5:49:34
> What makes you feel uncomfortable about someone who's lurking, anyway? It's not like it's a private conversation or anything...
I know it isn't a private conversation in the sense that people can join at any time.
It is a hard to say why I feel a little disconcerted...
When people are chatting then it can feel like a private conversation in the sense that you know who your audience is and you are talking to them.
I'm always happy to see someone arrive :-)
I adjust my conversation accordingly.
Maybe it is because I never know whether you are reading and not chatting or whether you are not reading.
How come you like to stay logged in rather than logging in and out?
Posted by flip_flop on August 5, 2006, at 8:07:46
In reply to Re: IRC clients » flip_flop, posted by Estella on August 5, 2006, at 6:45:09
>How come you like to stay logged in rather than logging in and out?
Sorry about that. I'll remember to always log out from now on.
Posted by Estella on August 5, 2006, at 8:13:20
In reply to Re: IRC clients, posted by flip_flop on August 5, 2006, at 8:07:46
> Sorry about that.
You don't have to be sorry...
> I'll remember to always log out from now on.
It is up to you... I'm still curious about:
How come you like to stay logged in rather than logging in and out?
I hope I didn't make you feel bad or something... I could understand if you felt like you had company while you were trying to sleep or something like that...
Posted by flip_flop on August 5, 2006, at 11:36:22
In reply to Re: IRC clients, posted by Estella on August 5, 2006, at 8:13:20
>How come you like to stay logged in rather than logging in and out?
The reason is simply that I'm waiting for someone else to show up.
Posted by thuso on August 5, 2006, at 21:09:22
In reply to IRC clients, posted by flip_flop on August 4, 2006, at 9:31:48
> Is it possible to use Babblechat with external IRC clients?
I've been saying IRC would be the best for awhile now. It's smooth, you won't get kicked off like you do now, and you have more control. I just think it's the best way to go.
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 7, 2006, at 2:00:26
In reply to Re: IRC clients » flip_flop, posted by Estella on August 5, 2006, at 6:45:09
> usually it "times out" people who are inactive.
>
> DinahI think that may just be when they close the chat window without logging out...
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> Is it possible to use Babblechat with external IRC clients?
>
> flip_flopSorry, but I doubt it, because I don't think there's an interface...
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> Bob? Can flip flop be timed out like other posters seem to be if they have a period of inactivity.
> When people are chatting then it can feel like a private conversation in the sense that you know who your audience is and you are talking to them.
>
> I adjust my conversation accordingly.
>
> EstellaHmm, maybe it is in fact different if someone lurks there. But let's see if this continues to be an issue?
Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 10, 2006, at 11:04:29
In reply to Re: Booted again » Dr. Bob, posted by Deneb on August 3, 2006, at 22:41:08
> We got booted at the following times...
OK, I really changed some things around, let me know if you notice any difference...
Bob
Posted by Dinah on August 11, 2006, at 16:43:40
In reply to Re: Booted again?, posted by Dr. Bob on August 10, 2006, at 11:04:29
Tho I don't recall the details.
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 12, 2006, at 0:58:42
In reply to Spectacularly » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on August 11, 2006, at 16:43:40
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 26, 2006, at 23:34:20
In reply to Spectacularly » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on August 11, 2006, at 16:43:40
> > OK, I really changed some things around, let me know if you notice any difference...
> Spectacularly
> Tho I don't recall the details.Maybe I misunderstood? If people are still having problems, I'd like to know...
Bob
Posted by llrrrpp on August 27, 2006, at 0:28:05
In reply to Re: the details, posted by Dr. Bob on August 26, 2006, at 23:34:20
> > > OK, I really changed some things around, let me know if you notice any difference...
>
> > Spectacularly
> > Tho I don't recall the details.
>
> Maybe I misunderstood? If people are still having problems, I'd like to know...
>
> BobDr BOB!!!!
I missed you SO much.
Babble-Chat has been without glitches in this past week. I've been on once a day, sometimes with many people. Thanks for fixing it up.-ll
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 28, 2006, at 19:00:08
In reply to Re: the details » Dr. Bob, posted by llrrrpp on August 27, 2006, at 0:28:05
> Dr BOB!!!!
> I missed you SO much.
> Babble-Chat has been without glitches in this past week. I've been on once a day, sometimes with many people. Thanks for fixing it up.I've missed you all, too. I'm glad it's working better!
Bob
Posted by Deneb on September 7, 2006, at 1:10:31
In reply to Re: the details, posted by Dr. Bob on August 28, 2006, at 19:00:08
Hi Dr. Bob,
We got booted off chat tonight at 12:01 PM.
Deneb*
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 10, 2006, at 10:31:42
In reply to Booted, posted by Deneb on September 7, 2006, at 1:10:31
> We got booted off chat tonight at 12:01 PM.
Rats. Just after noon or just after midnight?
Bob
Posted by Deneb on September 10, 2006, at 17:28:10
In reply to Re: Booted, posted by Dr. Bob on September 10, 2006, at 10:31:42
It was just after midnight
((((Bob))))
Thanks for all the work you do.
Deneb*
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 11, 2006, at 19:43:38
In reply to Re: Booted, posted by Deneb on September 10, 2006, at 17:28:10
> It was just after midnight
Hmm, there's extra stuff for the server to do at midnight, I wonder if this was related to that. Let's see if it happens again? Thanks for helping me out with this,
Bob
Posted by llrrrpp on September 11, 2006, at 20:52:47
In reply to Re: Booted, posted by Dr. Bob on September 11, 2006, at 19:43:38
Hi Dr. Bob,
On Saturday night at midnight, there were a few strange moments. About 5ish people on babblechat, and the posts went from showing text to just having times, and then a few seconds later, they went back to their correct text. It was kind of freaky. I may have been the only one who noticed it. Oh, midnight CST. None of us got the dreaded boot though. Thanks for working on babblechat. Keeps us out of trouble, you know?-ll
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 13, 2006, at 14:02:22
In reply to Re: Booted » Dr. Bob, posted by llrrrpp on September 11, 2006, at 20:52:47
> the posts went from showing text to just having times, and then a few seconds later, they went back to their correct text. It was kind of freaky. ... Thanks for working on babblechat. Keeps us out of trouble, you know?
Freaky is right! Keeps me out of trouble, too...
Bob
Posted by sleepygirl2 on July 18, 2011, at 22:28:37
In reply to Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on July 22, 2005, at 14:30:32
Holy crap! I remember those names :-)
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