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Title: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: Dragyn on March 06, 2008, 01:24:00 PM
So, yeah, ya' may've noticed the new button in the nav bar up top, beside "Profile" and "Logout."  That's chat.

I...am not impressed.  Unless you (in this case, I) pay, there's no sort of security.  You just go there, and choose a name and say "Login."  I've already impersonated most of you at least once, so I know it's not bothering to compare our list to its own.  

So...a few rules:  Don't pretend to be anyone you aren't.  Use whatever name you want in there, just make sure we know who you are (and keep it clean, as always).  If you happen to be on at the same time as someone else, PM them if you want to play around in the chat room.

Speaking of, there's only one room, and it's anything but private.  Keep private conversations somewhere else, I'm afraid.

I think that's all of it, so if you still want to use it, go ahead.  

Have fun!
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: Faith on March 06, 2008, 03:57:00 PM
Hm... I did expect something else.
But it doesn't seem too bad. ^_^
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: Fox on March 16, 2008, 08:06:00 AM
Must've missed this thread. XP

Hm..it is different. I usually use Java aps on my forums, but it's the same basic thing. Open to the public and whatnot.

There is this one spammer out there, and he/she has hit darn near 50+ forums with three pages of..er.."nasty" links. He/she hasn't found this forum, but just a warning if somebody with jumbled letters/numbers/weird characters shows up in the chat.
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: Faith on March 17, 2008, 04:07:00 PM
Hm... scary...
I'll keep that in mind, thanks for the warning.
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: Dragyn on March 19, 2008, 08:03:00 AM
Actually, I've got it set so you have to be logged in to get to the chat, but you can still choose any name, there.  That should help prevent people like that from showing up.
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: Fox on March 19, 2008, 08:07:00 AM
It helps..but this guy tends to register, too, if he/she can't post as a guest. >.< Since said person hasn't been here, though, I doubt you have anything to worry about. Since all the sites I've seen him/her on were linked on DeviArt, I have a feeling he/she might be a lurker from there. >.>
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: Dragyn on March 19, 2008, 08:10:00 AM
Hmm...'tis possible.  We had one person show up once, who I deleted shortly thereafter, who spammed links to site which I do NOT want to be affiliated with...
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: Faith on March 20, 2008, 04:45:00 AM
O.o?

Did I never see this person?...
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: Dragyn on March 24, 2008, 02:03:00 PM
I'unno.  I deleted them pretty quickly, already.  Their IP was blocked, too, so I don't think they'll be back.
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: Faith on March 24, 2008, 03:51:00 PM
Hm... what's an IP?
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: Dragyn on March 25, 2008, 05:27:00 PM
The address used by a computer to access the internet.  

See Wikipedia:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_address (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_address)
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: Faith on March 27, 2008, 10:20:00 PM
Huh... interesting...
How does it work, in taking away access to a site?
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: Dragyn on March 28, 2008, 09:19:00 AM
As an administrator, I can tell it not to allow specific IP addresses to register.  They can still look at it, but they can't register (and therefore, can't post).
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: Faith on March 31, 2008, 10:06:00 PM
Ah... interesting...
Thanks for the explanation.   :)
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: capri on November 12, 2008, 09:48:00 PM
Uhhh....I'm a friend of Faith's, I hope I'm not distrupting anything, I just popped in to say hi.
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: Dragyn on November 13, 2008, 06:04:00 AM
Not a problem, so long as the rules are followed.

Welcome!
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: capri on November 13, 2008, 02:45:00 PM
I'll be sure to do that!! *cough*after I read them*cough*
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: Dragyn on November 14, 2008, 10:27:00 PM
For a start, though, it might be best if you didn't speak in an unrelated topic.  I think this conversation should move to the "General Chat" or "Off Topic."

Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: Faith on November 15, 2008, 04:39:00 AM
Heh.   ;D

Sorry - haven't been very responsive.
(I was thinking about going to sleep, tonight... I think I've missed my chance. >.< (So I'll bake more brownies when I'm done here!   ;D  )

'Ello, capri.   :)
For first time greets there's the "Welcome" topic, but since we've already said our hellos, I've a question for you...
... ... ...
What kind of animal are you? O.<

I just totally creeped you out, didn't I? XD
(Yeah, I know, should be nice to the new person.   :P  )
But for an explanation you could click, from the homepage, Off-topic, and look into Quizzes under that.   ;D
(In my defense for the insanity. Well... may I repete the bit about sleeping?   ::)  )

Anyway, yes. Psuedo-chat.
...
I need to start using that...   ;D
Maybe Capri will use it with me?
Title: Re: Regarding the Existence of a pseudo-chat
Post by: capri on November 15, 2008, 08:34:00 AM
Alright I can move I just wasn't really sure where to start. and I'll do that Faith.