Forum:Widgets? IRC?

Hey I'm not sure if you guys were acquainted with our original HoTD wikia page before a major theme change in all Wikia pages, but we used to have useful "widgets". There used to be a "chatbox" that we could all use, which I think was probably very useful as well as some other trivial stuff that you might need once in a while. I'm not sure if the function is still available, but if not, I'd like to try to establish an IRC channel where we can all chat on. I'd like to hear your opinions.Donutsonfire 01:28, January 19, 2011 (UTC)

Oh yeah Deadliest Fiction wiki has themMrPacheco101 01:47, January 19, 2011 (UTC)

I think an IRC would be a great idea, myself. I've gone to certain forums and their IRC channels are one of the highlights of the site, and everyone can just join and talk and chill~ I think it'd be a great idea for everyone to know each other better and talk anytime. Natalie1213 01:51, January 19, 2011 (UTC)

damn straight Natalie, but at DF wiki we hardly ever use it because we're just so accustom to talking on the blogsMrPacheco101 01:54, January 19, 2011 (UTC)

Haha! It's good to see the support already given! I personally am not too good at IRC...yet, but I've started experimenting with it and I have gone to various fansubber's irc, and they have all been very educational and fun experiences. I hope we can provide that sort of atmosphere if we make an IRC. Hopefully I'll either become a good IRC user or get someone who's experienced with IRC to run one for us? Any suggestions? Donutsonfire 01:58, January 19, 2011 (UTC)

Hmm, well messaging works a bit faster than blogging, right? o: It's easier to communicate and maybe some people are more comfortable talking or expressing themselves in the chatroom rather than the public blog? Hmm, I'm not sure, maybe, but I do think that it's a really great idea to have a place where we can get together and talk about anything, not just HotD but a variety of things, and get to know each other~

Hmm, well, the forum i go to uses this, I'm sorry if it isn't much help, it's all I know: http://mibbit.com/

Hey! That could provide us all with a solution since I know many of us probably don't know how to use an IRC channel yet. Also, all of you would have to download an IRC chat cliet, which could be a bit of a hassle! I'll look into your option with the IRC options when I have time and everybody has seen this post.Donutsonfire 02:22, January 19, 2011 (UTC)

I say go for it if you want. The chatbox widget is no longer available, so having a new method for quick communication would be nice. If you need me, I may be able to help get it running. I have absolutely no experience in IRC, but I'm a fast learner. I mastered Wikia's html sytax fairly quickly, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem. Just let me know if you want any help.Turambar1  02:26, January 19, 2011 (UTC)

Hmm, well. Here's the page with instructions for that chat:

http://forums.khinsider.com/announcements/147192-join-khinsider-irc-webchat.html

We all pretty much use the first option. O : Whenever I've gotten into the chat, I don't need to download anything~ I'm not sure on how to make the chat itself, but that's what I know of like how to get in without downloading anything and some instructions. Natalie1213 02:30, January 19, 2011 (UTC)

Yeah I just read into making an IRC channel just now. It seems like a very laborious task, but I'm sure the results will be very rewarding. Turambar, I know how fast you've mastered the Wikia's html syntax, and I was actually waiting for your response :D I'm thinking since you already have connections with Torpedo Tits, perhaps we can create a joint IRC? I see many scanlators and fansubbers all have IRC, so why not kill 2 birds with 1 stone? I don't think I'll have the time to carefully set up an IRC, but if you are interested, then please go ahead.Donutsonfire 02:39, January 19, 2011 (UTC)

All right, I set up a chat we can use for now. I'm working on embedding a chatbox directly on the wiki, but I'm not sure if anything will be compatible with the Wikia layout. Come test it out so I'll know if it works. http://hotdwiki.cbox.ws/

Turambar1  04:37, January 19, 2011 (UTC)

Hmm thats a good idea! Although I think the message delivery might be a bit slow and you have "refresh" to see new messages. Hopefully, as you said, it'll be only temporary. I don't think we'll be able to embed anything on the Wikia page, so thats why I was thinking IRC.Donutsonfire 05:04, January 19, 2011 (UTC)