Wtf Polari
reddit / irc

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acerspyro · 2015-10-20 19:06

I'm just seriously wondering why it's even a thing.

It lacks a user list, NickServ/SASL support and any form of proper
configuration.

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TingPing · 2015-10-20 23:37

If you want a serious answer:

I believe the main problem is they use Telepathy for its IRC library.
This was a design goal of theirs from the beginning since it already
had integration in Gnome for Online Accounts and chat notifications.
The problem is telepathy-idle is not very feature-full or actively
developed and it poorly fits the design of IRC as it is primary an IM
library.

I personally even started a new IRC client that I thought was useful
while still fitting modern Gtk design:
https://github.com/TingPing/irc-client. I spoke with one of the Polari
developers about possibly rebasing upon my library but this likely
wouldn't be an easy task and some of that integration would be lost.

> It lacks a user list

Not true, its in the headerbar as a dropdown (I like that design
though it has terrible performance).

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acerspyro · 2015-10-21 00:22

I'm happy to see new, modern, feature-filled and useful IRC clients
are being developed. How about calling your client "Decker"? I don't
know why, but it feels right for an IRC client name...

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the_mental_itch_guy · 2015-11-28 12:58

I second acerspyro. Decker sounds a good name.

And thank you for starting this project. Although I am a total noob I
would like to contribute to your project if possible.

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TingPing · 2015-11-28 13:37

I don't have a strong opinion on that name. As far as contributions
go.. I really need to set aside some time to really focus on it, atm I
have some other matters to focus on.

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the_mental_itch_guy · 2015-11-28 13:45

Okay sure.  I'll keep an eye on the project!