We have a chat room! (Which is open again!)

[ChamberedRound]

Originally Posted by danp

Try clearing all your cookies and updating flash. Also what browser do you use? If you're using IE I'd be interested in seeing if you can get into the chat using another browser such as Mozilla Firefox (which would let us know it's an issue with the IE on your computer.)

Dan, slightly unrelated but FWIW I've used Firefox on both a PC and a Mac and have had no problems so far in the chat room.

[danp]

Unfortunately chat is disabled indefinitely due to some poor programming by the authors of the software that caused severe server instability.

Until I can look into upgrading the software involved it simply can't be running. I'll let you guys know if/when it is reactivated. At this point however I simply do not trust the software to be running and may in fact decide against ever re-enabling it. If that is the case I will look towards alternatives.

[aubie515]

Oh what a bummer...chat was the best feature on this site...IMHO of course. I really hope that you can correct this issue, Dan. I am confident that you can git r dun.

[DrakinClaw]

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Drak

[LorDiego01]

Maybe its time to brush out the tried and tested mIRC.

Although, I wonder how many people would take the two minutes to download and install the software.

[danp]

Just wanted to post an update on the chat.

I've upgraded the software, but I still need to do an audit of the code for various performance and security issues before I can feel comfortable re-enabling it.

[Frenchy]

Originally Posted by danp

Just wanted to post an update on the chat.

I've upgraded the software, but I still need to do an audit of the code for various performance and security issues before I can feel comfortable re-enabling it.

Dan Where you aware Paltalk has a html version for webpages. THis could be a good alternative as it allows people to log on via pal, or the webpage. Also Pal is voice and video.

[danp]

Chat room is back open. I'm reasonably confident that the updated software will be ok. If anyone experiences any trouble let me know.

[aubie515]

Glad chat is back.

[Frenchy]

I just thought some of you might like to have the chat commands, here they are. Remember to leav out the < > when they are noted, they are only to show this is where you put a name or action.
/help
User Commands are:
Announcing availability:
/away Sets user as away. Typing this command again sets user as "here".
/here Sets user as here. This reverses the "away" and "busy" states.
/busy Sets user as busy. Typing this command again sets user as "here".
Managing messages:
/back <number> Shows the last <number> of entries of the rooms chat.
/backtime <minutes> Shows the last <minutes> of the rooms chat.
/clear Clears the chat screen. This only affects your screen, not the screen of other users.
/me <action> Issues an IRC-like "action" to the chat.
/msg <user> <message> Initiates a PM with <user> and fills PM box with optional
<message>.
/query <user> Initiates a PM with <user>
Accessing rooms:
/join <room> Switches the user to <room>. For example: "/join The Lounge"
/part Logout of the chat.
/quit Logout of the chat.
/logout Logout of the chat.
Managing users:
/ignore <user> Ignores PMs from <user>.
/invite <user> Invites <user> to the room that you are currently in.
/names Shows a list of all user names in all public rooms
/showignores Shows a list of users ignored by you and which other users are ignoring you.
/sos <message> Alerts moderator in current room or all moderators. <message> is optional.
/unignore <user> <message> Removes your ignore of <user> with optional <message> to
user.
/who <user> Profile page popup for <user>. If you are <user> login information is added.
/whois <user> Profile page popup for <user> where <user> must be logged in to the chat.
/whowas <user> Profile page popup for any registered <user>.
Other:
/motd Displays the Message of the Day.
/topic Shows the topic or welcome message for the room you are in, if any.
/version Shows which version of the chat you are using.
/welcome Same as /topic. User Commands are:
Announcing availability:
/away Sets user as away. Typing this command again sets user as "here".
/here Sets user as here. This reverses the "away" and "busy" states.
/busy Sets user as busy. Typing this command again sets user as "here".
Managing messages:
/back <number> Shows the last <number> of entries of the rooms chat.
/backtime <minutes> Shows the last <minutes> of the rooms chat.
/clear Clears the chat screen. This only affects your screen, not the screen of other users.
/me <action> Issues an IRC-like "action" to the chat.
/msg <user> <message> Initiates a PM with <user> and fills PM box with optional
<message>.
/query <user> Initiates a PM with <user>
Accessing rooms:
/join <room> Switches the user to <room>. For example: "/join The Lounge"
/part Logout of the chat.
/quit Logout of the chat.
/logout Logout of the chat.
Managing users:
/ignore <user> Ignores PMs from <user>.
/invite <user> Invites <user> to the room that you are currently in.
/names Shows a list of all user names in all public rooms
/showignores Shows a list of users ignored by you and which other users are ignoring you.
/sos <message> Alerts moderator in current room or all moderators. <message> is optional.
/unignore <user> <message> Removes your ignore of <user> with optional <message> to
user.
/who <user> Profile page popup for <user>. If you are <user> login information is added.
/whois <user> Profile page popup for <user> where <user> must be logged in to the chat.
/whowas <user> Profile page popup for any registered <user>.
Other:
/motd Displays the Message of the Day.
/topic Shows the topic or welcome message for the room you are in, if any.
/version Shows which version of the chat you are using.
/welcome Same as /topic.

For your security, the /sos command will alert a moderator there is a problem, type /sos and your problem... IE: /sos Im lonely
Naturally the mod has to be in the chat, so if you see Danp on and do that, he will see it.