Alright everyone,

We have a new chat room that should serve very nicely. I've only tested it myself so please let me know if you have any issues getting in. I just put it in so I expect to have to make some tweaks.

Please allow about 20 seconds for the Application to load.

Thanks,

BGray

I know I'm aging myself here: BGray, how do you use the chat room? I've been avoiding them in general up until now.

huh? I didn't even know there was a chat room. How do we access it?

boy, talk about being left in the dark, lol

You use a chat room to chat in real time. Just click on the chat room link below this forum and you'll get in. I've only tried it with my user name so I'm not sure if you all log in automatically. This is what I'm trying to get some info on.

:)

BGray

It seems to have "disappeared". Can't find it for some reason. Where is it?

Tim

Tim,

CHAT ROOM is located in bright orange heading, right above the thread "THE CARDS"

here's the link:

http://www.sportscardforum.com/chat/


I was able to get in; didn't even have to log into the chatroom. Once you log into Sportscard forum, you're automatically logged into the chat room

Am chatting with the Big Moderator himself -- BGray

I can't get in big guy

Originally posted by gioperation
I can't get in big guy

What is the problem Gio? do you get an error or what?

BGray

I get in but nothing that I type shows up.

IRC applets give me all kinds of hell. I know it's worldirc server, but what's the name of the channel so I can just use mIRC to connect to it?

It's #sportscardforum

If you have a user name with irc already you might have problems.

Radio,
What does it say in the chat area? Do you get messages? If you get in you should be able to post.

BGray

Originally posted by BGray
It's #sportscardforum

If you have a user name with irc already you might have problems.

For some reason, I always get error messages unless I can set my identity myself and with the applet software, you don't have that option.

Have you used irc before iggy? you might need to use that user name or log in with another pass.

BGray

do u have to download anything

Originally posted by jdfan123
do u have to download anything

Nope, the applet loads up in your browser.

Of course if you're familiar with an IRC client like mIRC, you can use that also.

/server irc.worldirc.org
/j sportscardforum

Great job, the chat is great. I was in before with BGray, Iggy, it was great.

Tim

I've moved the link to the info bar on the right side of the forum.

BGray

it says done but all I get is a blank page. It has the banner across the the top then a large box and it is empty

Originally posted by gioperation
it says done but all I get is a blank page. It has the banner across the the top then a large box and it is empty

Sorry I can't help you out here because the applett's don't work for me. What browser are you using... type and version?

ie 6.0

Gio,

You might need to upgrade your version of java. Also it can take up to a minute to load correctly.

BGray

Originally posted by BGray
Gio,

You might need to upgrade your version of java. Also it can take up to a minute to load correctly.

BGray

http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp

See if there's a java pack that you need to update.

ok I will try now and see. thanks for the link iggy

fwiw, I use aol 8.0 (and whatever browser version AOL uses) to get into the chat room

I was able to get in after a few downloads so thanks alot iggy.

It's refreshing to know I'm not the only one who doesn't know what they're doing with the chat room.

I was like WTF, but anyways tried it early this morning and it worked for me.

Perhaps we could set up a night, like Sundays at 9pm EST, where we could all met to chat stuff.

Been in the room a couple of times, but only seen BGray so far

I like that idea but that time may not work on Sunday night -- I'm watching Six Feet Under :)

the chat room could be a special feature I was wondering since I am able to log in now, how many people use it.

Originally posted by gioperation
I was able to get in after a few downloads so thanks alot iggy.

Glad to see the windows update helped you out... I'm too drunk right now to give any more advice so glad my prior advice worked :D

Iggy just say no sometimes you will feel better in the morning.

Originally posted by gioperation
Iggy just say no sometimes you will feel better in the morning.

The word "no" isn't in my vocab. Hell, you see how many times you say no when you go to a bar and a Molson rep is there and tells you that Molson Canadian is free.

Originally posted by IggyWH
The word "no" isn't in my vocab. Hell, you see how many times you say no when you go to a bar and a Molson rep is there and tells you that Molson Canadian is free.

You had no choice. ;)

First of all let me say that I am computer illiterate so maybe this is a stupid question, but every time I go to the chat room I am there all by myself and the screen says at the bottom left something about a private channel, it's almost like once I am there no one else is allowed in, does it say this to everyone else also or am I screwing something up here!!!Thanks in advance...

No it works Q. Normally a forum would need quite a few members than we have now to have a steady stream of people in the chat room. I added it for the future of the forum and so we can have trading chat nights. Also members can direct other members to the chat room to discuss a trade.

If you were to type something when everything loads up in the chat room it would show up on the screen.

BGray

Qball -- that's why Bgray has a poll on which night is best for the majority of us, so we can all join in and chat for a few minutes at least...on any topic

ill cant get in. Pls dont ask me what i'm doing or my system specs, because I have no idea.

It tells me I need to register first.

Lew,

I have the chat set up to pull your name from the forum into the chat area. Yours might not work because of the periods in your username. I don't think it likes periods or spaces.

here is a link that you can get some messages to type in the chat area to register.

http://www.worldirc.org/serv-nick.php

You will probably need to type the code below in the chat area with your info and hit enter to register:

/msg NS@service2.worldirc.org REGISTER <account> <password>

type the username and password in the respective areas and you don't need to use the <> tags.

BGray

I hope most users get all this fixed up really soon so they can get into the chat room.

I don't understand all these problems.

I have this web site --- sportscardforum.com ----- bookmarked.

I haven't yet had to sign in since the very first time I signed up for the forum.

And all I have to do is click on "chat room" to get in to the chat room.

I don't understand why others are having problems?

Can't they just log into sportscardforum with their user name and ID, then bookmark the site? That way, they no longer need to sign in every time they open the site.

Just wondering.

Well if your not signed in Pod you will come up as unregistered in the chat room.

I think the problems people are having is that either the java application they have on their computer isn't current or their user name has a period in it. In these cases the user will need to upgrade their java client with the link Iggy provided earlier in this thread or register a name using the info I provided a couple of threads earlier.

BGray

oh, I see.

Well, I use AOL, and I suppose the $24.95 that I am paying is put to some use, since I am fortunate not to have to figure out how to get download more Java Programs to get access to the chat room.

Hope more people vote on which night we're all likely to meet for a few minutes chat.

Perhaps, BGray, you can post this message on every thread to get the word out?. I am not sure if everyone visits every particular thread?

let's get some chat going on in the chat room.

GIoperation...lol; that's why BGray did his poll on which night is best for the majority of folks here.

Otherwise, it's a mishmash of folks coming and leaving the chatroom at all hours of the day.

Pretty soon, if there's not enough of an audience, so to speak, folks no longer click on the chat room.

Sheesh, we have only got 13 people who've voted so far.

If BGray/Iggy/Radiohead or other moderators are reading this, perhaps the poll question should be placed in every single category, so everyone sees the poll question.

Welp I have tried to join ya'll in the chat room but it is a no go. I am not sure why either. hehe. I am currently using wmconnect for my internet access and am running on windows 98. Ummmm I tried to goto the following website:

http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp

But the page keeps closing itself.

Here is what it says on the chat page:

--AUTH *** Looking up your hostname
--AUTH *** Found your hostname, cached
--AUTH *** Checking Ident
--- Welcome to the Internet Relay Network, mookigremlin
--- Your host is Klagenfurt.AT.EU.WorldlRC.Org. running version u2.10.11.04_Wl
--- This server was created Sat Jan 11 2003 at 20:06:02 CET
--- Klagenfurt.AT.EU.WorldlRC.Org u2.10.11.04_Wl dioswkgx biklmnopstvr bklov
--- WHOX WALLCHOPS WALLVOICES USERIP CPRIVMSG CNOTICE SILENCE=15 MODES=6 MAXCHANNELS=15 MAXBANS=45NICKLEN=20 TOPICLEN=160 AWAYLEN=160 KICKLEN=160 are supported by this server
--- CHANTYPES=#& PREFIX=(ov)@+CNAHMODES=b,k,l,imnpstr CASEMAPPING=rfc1459NETWORK=WorldlRC are supported by this server
--- There are 162 users and 111 invisable on 13 servers
--- 19 operator(s) online
--- 147 channels formed
--- I have 77 clients and 8 servers
-Klagenfurt.AT.EU.WolrdlRC.Org- mookigremlin Highest connection count: 177 (167 clients)
--- Type /MOTD to read the AUP before continuing using this service.
--- The message of the day was last changed 2002-12-4 9:23
-Klagenfurt.AT.EU.WorldlRC.Org- on 1 ca 1(4)ft 10(10)

I tried to copy the chat page over exactly as I saw it. Not sure if everyone sees the same thing or not. I had typed in the /MOTD but nothing happened. I tried clicking on the #& since it looked like a link but nothing happened. I had also tried to click on the Channels button at the top and nothing happened. hehe. But hopefully sooner or later I will be in there chating with everyone. Until then take care. :)

Richie
mookigremlin
:p

Not exactly sure how to help you, but you better get in soon, I want to talk chat on that 1993 Playoff box :)

Tim

nice room stopped in sunday night seems to ork welll

unfortunately, I haven't been able go come on until late night Sundays (PST time)..by then, most folks are no longer logged on

I get the same thing as mookigremlin.
I tried to log on the last 2 Sundays.

I get in sometimes without having to do anything and sometimes I don't. I did notice that when I get in. I type in the empty bar at the bottom and then I have to press enter to get my message to come up. My screen name never shows up on my board and everyone else's does. I don't know if that is normal or not. I'm just trying to help others with this info!

I also figured out for those who want to know. When you get in and it finds your name. Your status light will be green. Then look up in the left hand corner and it will say Enter nick. Your name will follow that. Hit enter and then your name appears on the right hand side. This means you are ready to chat. Your status light at the bottom will be black and the sportscardforum light will be green. Hope that helps someone out! It was very confusing to me at first because I had never been in a chat room before!

Sorry if its confusing fellas. I'm still learning it myself. In the future I plan on buying a very nice chat environment but I'll have to save a bit for it. It runs just over $500. :(

BGray

No need for apologies. This is a great site. You are always adding new features to make this club better. No doubt you have spent tons of time getting this up and running, and I personally think you have done a great job!

Originally posted by BGray
Sorry if its confusing fellas. I'm still learning it myself. In the future I plan on buying a very nice chat environment but I'll have to save a bit for it. It runs just over $500. :(

BGray

Heyas BGray. Don't stress about it. Everything here is going great. With every website and such there will always be some sort of bug whether if it is on one end or the other. I am sure the ones (including myself) that are not able to get into the chat room yet will sooner or later. All I can say is keep up the great job that you are doing and things will work itself out. :)

Richie
mookigremlin
:p

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