Subj : synchronet and IRC
To   : Mweeby
From : Sam Alexander
Date : Mon Sep 19 2005 07:38 am

  Re: synchronet and IRC
  By: Mweeby to DOVE-Net.Synchronet_Discu on Sun Sep 18 2005 10:00 pm

 > Hi all.
 > I have noticed that after connecting to irc.synchro.net, for instance, and
 > joining a channel such as #bbs, or #synchronet, for instance, although I
 > see that there may be several persons likewise connected, there is no
 > conversation.  I know my irc program is working because I've tested it
 > successfully with the irc server on my bbs, as well as a few other places.
 > I haven't used irc extensively in several years, so I'm wondering if the
 > customs have changed or is there a specific way to initiate a conversation
 > if help was needed or whatever.
 > 
Hi Dan,

I don't know about irc.synchro.net, but I know on other servers it's very 
common to have a channel with lots of folks logged in but everyone's away or 
not talking.  When entering a channel drop a quick 'Hi' or 'What's up' and 
see if anyone replies.  If not, it's up to you on whether you hangout or 
not.  

IRC was one of the first Internet protocols I used 10+ years ago, and it's 
changed very little since I started using it :)  My next goal is to get 
BitchX setup and working with Synchronet so i can use my board as an IRC 
client over X-Chat on my Mac.  Just something about command-line chat that 
still appeals to me :)

Take care ..

Sam



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