Some of you know, but for those of you who don't BC has a chat room.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/chat.php
Friendly folks with a common computer bond.
Come hang out with other users and you just might learn something.
Impoliteness,cursing,harrassment and general mayhem will NOT be tolerated.

great little community...friendly people...c'mon in!

Now Raw my man I think you're completely missing the point of the chat room..
We have BC forums to discuss computer related stuff.. Chat Room is ment for friends to get together and have fun.. Kapish?
I don't think anybody goes there to start cr*ap.. So your remark about impoliteness, harrasment and cursing is superfluous..

The chat room is for members to use as they see fit, so there may be computertalk or there may be just some friendly chitchat, or both at once.
At the same time, while the rules are somewhat more relaxed there than in the forums, members can assume they, or members of their family, can use it without the kind of untoward conversations usually found in public chatrooms.
Regards,
John

I know what you mean.. I also understand the fact that BC is a serious forum and you can't post just anything. But... Say I was in chat room and wanted to say a joke to a friend and there was "strong" language involved..
I would be probably baned from a chat room..
Now what's the point of going there on first place??
We have General Chat. There too we all can chitchat about everything, and that makes forum even more intersting for old and new members..
Besides... Who in the world would invite his/her teenage kid to the chat room?

Don't missunderstand me.. I'm not out to propagate "strong" language, flaming or anything.. I just thought that Raw's remark was kinda out of place and uninviting..

I have got to stand up for raw here. Notorious, raw is only putting the rules up front and center, where they belong. That way everyone is informed from the get go. Besides he is the one who started this thread to begin with. So well... he kind had the floor.

The main point of his post is to get the word out about Bleeping Computer's chat room. I really do not see any reason for anyone to question his thoughts. But of course this is an open forum. And you, like all of us, are entitled to your opinion.

Actually we do have teenagers in the chat room...as well as adults.
So basically it lets others know that when they come in they won't be
harrassed or "flamed" and the conversation will be kept clean.
Yes we have a few disruptive people (you know who you are)
and if you need to tell a friend a dirty or strong worded joke,well thats what /msg is for.

Trying to tell me somethin'?

I haven't had to ban you yet,but there are a few.

It's Grinler
its Grinler
I just know its Grinler!
Hmm or Maybe OT /nod =)

(Grinler and OT will know what i mean)

SurfControl Now Blocks the Chat!

help! the chat room links wont work. Sorry, I am COMPLETELY useless with computers! The web based chat wont connect and I have no idea what the MIRC thing is! Worse, I cant seem to find the 'appropriate forum'!

Hi TraceyW,

I just checked all the links, and they work for me right now.

What operating system are you using (e.g. XP)?

What Browser - IE or Firefox or...?
(This chat link may not be compatible with all desktop clients)

Try this link and scroll down to the second panel then click on
"Start Web Based Chat Program" and see if you can get in that way.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/chat.php

If it still doesn't work you might overview the IRC Help Prelude here >
http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/new2irc.html

I think the chat is a great idea but everytime I try to connnect to it it says "couldnt look up host name" how do I fix this??

Very few of us are there all the time, we need to get more people to hang out here. Let them know where the fun is.

hey
i luv going to the chat rooms for the banter!its so fun there lol!

Sorry i don't have much to talk about, i'm toatally new to all this.

But this is really cool. I like to talk to other people.

Nice chat place. You all should come in and tlk it is nice and fun.

i dont like it, it aways adds a random number to my name
is thier any fix thou

nvm, i fixed it

nvm, i fixed it

Cool toshibauser!
Maybe we will see you there.

well, im there, but it seems you have a very tight knit group there, not sure when to dive into the conversation, but ive been picking things up
except for bobbi_work, work on the fur scanner, its got potential, lol

I don't mean to be a party pooper, but can someone help me here?? I have a problem and I like some support here or a fix or 2. This is serious, I have been hopelessly succumbed to BCForum and I believe I have become an BCForum addict and that I can not extricate my self from it and get anything done!! I just want to eat and sleep BCForum. I am having too much fun in BC- more fun than a human being should have. All right, I confess I am a BCForum addict!! HELP! Help! Help me!!!! Please help! all remedy- old and new age or futuristic are most welcomed and appreciated. cough, cough!! Thanks for the TLC and the unceasing invaluable support from everybody. MGBY.

Sorry MGBY, but there's no known cure.

tg1911: DON'T BE SO NEGATIVE!!!! THERE IS ALWAY A SOLUTION. WITH ALL THESE BRAIN CELLS FLOWING AROUND IN BCFORUM, WE SHOULD BE ABLE to COME UP WITH A CURE. ALL THIS SMARTS, WE SHOULD PUT THEM IN TO PRODUCTIVE USE INSTEAD OF WASTING IT ON WORTHLESS COMPUTER ISSUES. THERES GOT TO BE A CURE! DON'T FORGET SUCCESS IS BROUGHT ABOUT BY UNITING RESOURCES TOWARDS A COMMON GOAL. I THINK WE SHOULD BEGIN TODAY BY TAKING THAT FIRST IMPORTANT STEP TOWARDS FINDING A CURE FOR ALL WHO HAS SUCCUMBED TO "BCFORUM ADDICT SYNDROM". LET US BEGIN BY TAKING A POLL OF OUR BCFORUM FAMILY MEMBERS WHETHER THEY THINK WHAT I PROPOSED IS A SOUND IDEA. AND ALL WHO ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE PROPOSE A POSSIBLE CURE FOR THE SAID PROBLEM AT HAND AS WELL. IT IS FOR A GOOD CAUSE, WITHOUT DELAY- EVERYONE KEEP THE MAIL COMING -FOR THIS IS AN IMPORTANT ENDEAVOR. thank you ALL. MGBY.

tg1911 is right I'm afraid.

There is no known cure.
I have experienced a drastic reduction in my posts,
perhaps within which lies the outline of a remedy, but no cure in sight.

As remedies go, mine has it's drawbacks, too.
Working at alternative projects, taking advantage of the weather, and other odd & sundry tasks done
using the time I'd generally devoted to the quiet pursuit of my addiction to BC Forums, well ...
it's not working.

The lure of timely & appropriate information from kind & generous folk in copious quantities is too strong.
Alas, I feel I'm resigning myself to simply accepting it.

PHAWGG: That was very profound and deep. Come to think of it , haven't seen you much lately. Is it the weather(Rain?) that you have succumb to( since you are in Washington state)?? Why not move to a drier climate( like the Arizona sun), it will enhance optimism and productivity?? By the way, you look exactly like your avatar(very nice, very angelic). It is good to put a face on who "phawgg" is and know who I am dealing with. Cheers. YOYO One more thing if I may. Tell me: Is(phwagg= to FOG)???

Very well put,and it's comforting to see I am not the only
one suffering from BC addiction.I have only been a member
since oct 06, and I have become addicted in this short time.
Do I think I have a problem: YES.
Can I cure this addiction on my own: NO.
Should I seek professional help: Maybe.
Will I seek professional help: NO.
I'm enjoying this high too much at the moment,and I hope
it lasts for a long time into the future.

DSTM.

Well said everyone. I've only been a member here for a few months but happily spend hours every day just looking and learning.

Thank you all, and keep up the good work.

Cheers

Face it , ROB & DSTM -both of you are victimized. You poor -poor victims. Have fun where you step. Not cautious in taking steps away from your ideal state of safety can lead to tyranny. Watch out for the potholes. YOYO.

Aren't you also suffering the same fate, as us poor earthlings?MGBY!!!! (LOL)

DSTM.

DSTM: I am afraid I have already fallen into the deep end of no return. My family has dug out the strait jack and calling the dog catcher on me! And , to make my life miserable, they threaten to destroy my computer. S.O.S has been send- hopeless- I am screwed and doomed as a BC addict. Take care. YOYO.

I am pretty new here but it appears that the chat room is broken, well for me it is. It wont connect. Anybody else having this problem? or is it just me?

Are you getting any error message, and if so,what is it?
Are you using a chat client, or the web based application?

My ISP doesn't permit IRC. I've read there's a way to connect to the chatroom using Java. Is there a way to allow Java for just the chat room but disallow it everywhere else? I don't like to simply leave Java enabled.

Using Firefox 1.5.0.10 Haven't upgraded to 2 yet.

Kerio personal firewall paid version with blocking for scripts, ads, java etc.

Windows XP Home SP2

Dial-up internet connection

256 MB RAM

Orange Blossom

See if this helps OB. Look under "Web Based Client":

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/chat.php

thanks ddeerrff:

However, that doesn't answer the specific question of whether I can have Java enabled only for the chat room and disabled in my other browser windows or tabs.

Orange Blossom The chat-room illiterate

You will need to enable javascript (not java - different animal) in your browser for the chat to work. I don't think any browser allows javascript to be enabled for only one site.

Using the NoScript plug in for Firefox, javascript is disallowed by default for all websites. One can then allow Javascript only for those sites that they wish.

Orange Blossom, who is your ISP? I'm curious as to why they would block IRC? I realize that there can be some problems associated with it, but blocking it outright seems a bit over the top.

Hello everyone. I am new to Bleeping Computers but think it's a brilliant site and now have just been in the Chat and I am delighted to find a place where I may be lucky enough to get some help in real time.[size=7] I just feel so good that I was able to talk (type) and respond just like that....as you can tell I'm well chuffed

Thanks for the Chat Room Bleeping Computer

Regards Mischievous

This is the part that makes me think I need to enable java, as opposed to javascripts, in order for the web-based version to work:


http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/chat.php



I don't think they've actually blocked it so much as stated that it isn't allowed. This is what I read in their acceptable use policy which I interpreted to mean that using IRC was prohibited:


http://www.bluemarble.net/aup.htm

Did I misinterpret? I am on dial-up and have a stand-alone computer.

Orange Blossom

Hiii, i'm quite new to this like some of the other message writers...its strange, i talk talk talk (write write write) ha ha, i've done such a-lot of posts but when faced with the thought of going into the chat room, i think to myself "what am i gona say"..."they're probably all sick of the nn23 name clogging all the topics" I cant help it, I LOVE IT!!!!

anyways, as always i get over that and i'm then thinking "ok i'll just go in and see what they're chatting about and see if i've got anything to add or enquire" so i followed a couple of links, on the first page (the 2nd mess with the links in) and i've come away feeling REALLY confused!

its probably the same old quiery for you lot, the IRC thing, did some of the reading about it and that was a bit confusing too although i learnt some stuff as always about things completely unrelated he he

it is possible that i do have javascript for i am with both msn and yahoo so my comp MUST be usin something?

oh well he he, back to see if anyones helped/updated their help for me in the forums BYE

Orange Blossom, unless you explicitly prohibited Java, it should already be running, so I am a little confused. Anyway, my interpretation of the use policy is a bit different. Actually, it makes no sense as some of it is ambiguous. Are you on a shared, dedicated, or co-location server? The way I read that is if you host web pages running on one of their servers, then you are prohibited from running IRC on it because it can be a means for their shared, dedicated, or co-location servers to be infected. I don't see anything in their that prohibits you from using an IRC client on your own system. I think if you checked with them, they would say the same thing. A shared server is one where you share a server with other web content providers, accordingly, a dedicated server is one where you are the sole client providing web content. And a co-located server is where you have your system (a server which you own) physically located at one of their sites.

Thanks for the explanations of what those different terms are: a lot of computereze is still like Etruscan to me. My computer does not act as a server in any way, nor do I host web-content. So is my conclusion correct that I'm not on a dedicated, shared, or co-location server account? If that is the case, then I think I could use the IRC means of connecting to the chatroom once I figure it out. Hmm. Are there specific services that need to be enabled in order for IRC to work?
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Re Java: Yes, I have deliberately disabled Java in my browser. I find that I almost never need it. When I do I enable it for that specific site, and I don't have anything else open, but I cannot see myself having only the chatroom open. I generally use Firefox by the way.

Orange Blossom The chat-room illiterate

Even if your computer was a server, I see nothing in those two particular rules that would prohibit you from running an IRC server on your system as long as it was not co-located on their backbone, which it is not. So I think you are home free.

Orange Blossom,

You could always use an IRC client, which I do not see as an ISP Issue. IRC is on par with any type of IM type service.

Take a look at this tutorial on how to configure one of the easiest IRC clients and you won't need to enable or need to use any java app. How To Use Icechat To Join The Bleepingcomputer Chatroom

Thanks for the link to the IRC tutorial Animal. I'm working my way through it. With luck, by the end of the week I'll surface in the chat room.

If I run into difficulties, I'll let you all know.

By the way, I'm IM illiterate too. I've never used it.

Orange Blossom

how can I enable java?

What browser do you use?

Sorry Animal, I got the java thing sorted and wrote a post saying so but posted in in the wrong thread....I am now able to open the chat room so i'm happy