Could we possibly get a Chat area in here?

[buzzrock]

I would love to have a chat forum, for registered users, that allow us to discuss things in real-time.
I have tried to talk about vcd's or ripping, or just plain home theatre in general in other chat rooms (like yahoo), and no-one has a clue.

Of course it would take a mod to censor some stuff, but is it that far outta the realm?

[tgpo]

There is a web chat you can use.

http://www.vcdhelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=123309

[buzzrock]

Which one? and what software do I use, also what is the room name, never messed with irc before..

[liquid217]

look on the left column, you'll see webchat on the fourth box from the bottom.
You can also reach it at #vcdhelp on dal.net

[buzzrock]

well i got in, you talked to me for a sec, after that Im lost-- +'s by names, scripts, hell im lost-- gimme a link, I can get smart real fast, given the right info

[liquid217]

well the best way to learn is to just jump in and start using it... There are a few tutorials around.. here's one
http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/irctutorial.html

[kayfam]

Having a IRC Java client embedded in the page that links directly to the room might be a better solution. I'm not a big fan of IRC and I suspect a lot of other people aren't going to want to be bothered with having to learn all the command switches associated with it. mIRC at best isn't the easiest program to learn how to use. Once mastered it's great, but it's a pretty steep learning curve.

[Faustus]

Uhm... if you click the chat link on the left you'll see that thats what it is, Embedded chat client.

[kayfam]

Oops didn't see that.