I'm for reunification in general, but I don't see it happening. Our setup is a well-oiled machine. It would be nice to get more noobs, but it isn't worth sacrificing how well this place is run to accomplish that. We just have better stuff.
Eh, it's usually slower mid-week around here. Not really sure what the suggestion or concern is.I'll wait a bit and see.
Unfortunately we are a victim of the technological prowess this site possesses. The IT wizards created an IRC channel where all the regulars who would post the most, can hide. This means they don't have the unfortunate inconvenience of having to talk to new people who come and visit the site. They can just talk amongst themselves. Of course whilst they are all happy, it means anyone new is confronted by a fairly empty forum and doesn't stick around.You just don't realize that most of the stuff we "talk" about on irc has got no place on the site. If you'd actually figure out how to get on there and stick around for a while, maybe you'd understand.
We all know IRC kills the forum. However they don't care. They are massive introverts and the thought of conversing with new people doesn't appeal to them. They have their small group of friends.
The main problem with IRC is you can't catch up a conversation like you can a forum. And you have to talk about what they want to talk about. You can't just make a new thread. It makes it very cliquey and unappealing for anyone else to join, especially if you are new.
So what would you like us to do about it, rabinoz?
We all know IRC kills the forum. However they don't care.
You just don't realize that most of the stuff we "talk" about on irc has got no place on the site. If you'd actually figure out how to get on there and stick around for a while, maybe you'd understand.I suspect you mostly talk about me. I don't want to ruin that for everyone. Its obviously something that you all enjoy.
Wait, I have a sneaky suspicion you are just pushing your own agenda.Always.
And you feel that we should talk about you here on the forum instead?You just don't realize that most of the stuff we "talk" about on irc has got no place on the site. If you'd actually figure out how to get on there and stick around for a while, maybe you'd understand.I suspect you mostly talk about me. I don't want to ruin that for everyone. Its obviously something that you all enjoy.
Unfortunately we are a victim of the technological prowess this site possesses. The IT wizards created an IRC channel where all the regulars who would post the most, can hide. This means they don't have the unfortunate inconvenience of having to talk to new people who come and visit the site. They can just talk amongst themselves. Of course whilst they are all happy, it means anyone new is confronted by a fairly empty forum and doesn't stick around.
We all know IRC kills the forum. However they don't care. They are massive introverts and the thought of conversing with new people doesn't appeal to them. They have their small group of friends.
The main problem with IRC is you can't catch up a conversation like you can a forum. And you have to talk about what they want to talk about. You can't just make a new thread. It makes it very cliquey and unappealing for anyone else to join, especially if you are new.
So what would you like us to do about it, rabinoz?
The main problem with IRC is you can't catch up a conversation like you can a forum. And you have to talk about what they want to talk about. You can't just make a new thread. It makes it very cliquey and unappealing for anyone else to join, especially if you are new.Yes, that's why our channel is generally only used by a small group of people who knew each other for ages.
IRC ... now that is taking me back just a tad... like to 1995 !!ok
And the days of dial up ... just mention IRC and my ears are ringing the dial up noise https://www.dialupsound.com/ (https://www.dialupsound.com/)
Oh the memories lol!
Don't even have mIRC installed these days !!
But yes...definitely not a "forum" medium, and I'm also wondering if the channel is invite only ???I mean yes, things which aren't the forum are indeed not the forum.
So the IRC posters (or should I say "chatters") are snobbish introverts ... they don't want to have to deal with the newbies, but they are too "shy" to come and speak to us !!In a way, that's probably correct for some users, but IRC users are generally also some of the most active members of the forum, so your conjecture is self-defeating. We use IRC to talk about everyday stuff and make fun of Saddam. We use the forum for longer discussions. The two exist effectively independently of one another. Perhaps instead of jumping to conclusions you should simply give the channel a try and make an educated decision about whether you'd like to be a regular or not? (Side advice: mIRC is shit, get HexChat).