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Shoutbox To Be Closed

Postby Ashley » Fri Nov 12, 2004 3:41 pm

Members of CAA:

The staff and I have reached a hard decision, but after much deliberation we are going to cut the shoutbox sometime this weekend. There are several reasons for this. One, it's not helping our bandwidth situation at all. Secondly, we have noticed a good deal of the activity that goes on there could be accomplished in either an instant messenging program or a chat room.

I realize this will be a blow to many of you but I do hope you will bear with us as we continue to lead this ministry and provide the best environment we can.

EDIT: ShiroiHikari's chat has been put on hiatus. When we find a new applet for CAA's uses, we will inform you, however I've been told there are rumors going around that another chat is being run by CAA members so you might want to check that out too.
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Postby agasfas » Fri Nov 12, 2004 3:56 pm

I agree, much of the comments made could be done in AIM or chat room programs. Gotta do what you gotta do. If it saves bandwidth, why not? Plus, I've never used it or read the comments anyways.
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Postby Sam*ron » Fri Nov 12, 2004 5:23 pm

Would if you don't chat or use AIM? Then what should we do?

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Postby Nate » Fri Nov 12, 2004 5:40 pm

*Begins to tear up*
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Well, shoutbox, we've had some good times, you and I...you were where I met my first friend. You helped people with prayer requests. You helped bring people together. And you helped give random glomps to many. I remember the first glomp I got from Sammy, all thanks to you...I remember how you could help people express...little annoyances. Some people just don't send PMs, but they would post how they felt in the shoutbox...and could subsequently be comforted by the rest of CAA. Yes, shoutbox, you were....oh God, I promised myself I wouldn't cry...you were part of the heart of CAA!

GOODBYE, SHOUTBOX! I'LL MISS YOU! *Glomps shoutbox*
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Postby Ashley » Fri Nov 12, 2004 6:57 pm

Would if you don't chat or use AIM? Then what should we do?


Then I would suggest PMs or email.
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Postby dragonshimmer » Fri Nov 12, 2004 7:04 pm

*sighs and hugs shoutbox* I remember my first shout...there were fun times to be had in the shoutbox. Laughter, sadness, heartbreak, jubilation...you name it It will sorely be missed.

However.....I don't want you guys ending up liket ansemreport.com and CONSTANTLY being down because you use so much bandwith that you have to pay bills, but the problem is...you don't have money to pay bills, so you're never up.

I would rather not have a shoutbox than to not have CAA.
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Postby Fsiphskilm » Fri Nov 12, 2004 8:49 pm

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Postby Slater » Sat Nov 13, 2004 1:43 am

ok... why don't we just set up an IRC server? It's easy (not to mention free) and millions of people have been using it for years now. It is arguably the best chat program out there. All it requires is mIRC (http://www.mirc.com), which isn't free but the only limitation on it is a nagscreen at start up, which is VERY worth it. Also, if you get a bit more advanced, you can set stuff up like trivia bots, which are a blast to play with people.
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Postby Destroyer2000 » Sat Nov 13, 2004 10:13 am

Hm. Makes no difference to me whether the shoutbox goes or not.
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Postby Madeline » Sat Nov 13, 2004 11:02 am

What a bummer. :( But I think that this is a good decision on your part, given that the chatterbox raises not only bandwidth issues but security ones as well.

Oh well. I hope that we get a chat up soon. =)
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Postby Sam*ron » Sat Nov 13, 2004 2:48 pm

I am kinda bummed. BYE SHOUT BOX!!!!!! *Glomps Shout box*

And, yes Kae. I remember the first glomps.. :sniffle:
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Postby initialdfreak » Sat Nov 13, 2004 5:24 pm

Ashley wrote:Members of CAA:

The staff and I have reached a hard decision, but after much deliberation we are going to cut the shoutbox sometime this weekend. There are several reasons for this. One, it's not helping our bandwidth situation at all. Secondly, we have noticed a good deal of the activity that goes on there could be accomplished in either an instant messenging program or a chat room.

I realize this will be a blow to many of you but I do hope you will bear with us as we continue to lead this ministry and provide the best environment we can.

EDIT: ShiroiHikari's chat has been put on hiatus. When we find a new applet for CAA's uses, we will inform you, however I've been told there are rumors going around that another chat is being run by CAA members so you might want to check that out too.


I think if we could have a irc channel on the christian-irc network. I think it could replace the shoutbox and add even more functionality and entertainment to the site and its visitors/members.
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Postby Ashley » Sat Nov 13, 2004 6:19 pm

I'm not sure I'd condone that, actually. IRC is an extremely dangerous place full of hackers and worms--it's very easy to get several viruses without even knowing it. Knowing that, I don't think I'd like to support the IRC networks, even the Christian ones, by having a channel.
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Postby JesusFreak84 » Sun Nov 14, 2004 12:00 am

I've been on the OneRock.com mIRC for years now, even was an op before college took over, and we never had any of those problems. Kolbenet.net is the server, I believe.

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Postby Azier the Swordsman » Sun Nov 14, 2004 8:59 am

First you take the Chat away from me, AND NOW YOU WANT TO TAKE MY SHOUTBOX?!!! *pulls out bazooka* THIS MEANS WAR!!!
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Postby Omega Amen » Sun Nov 14, 2004 10:58 am

Well, I suppose it would be useful to take a snapshot of the Shoutbox while it was still here. That way future members will know what the Shoutbox was like. I suppose it could also serve as a memento for those really attached to it.

Here it is.
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Postby Sam*ron » Sun Nov 14, 2004 4:09 pm

Wow, thanks Omega-sama. I wanted to see what people said to me after that. Thanks, and that pic is cool, you sound mystical.
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Postby initialdfreak » Sun Nov 14, 2004 5:38 pm

frwl wrote:ok... why don't we just set up an IRC server? It's easy (not to mention free) and millions of people have been using it for years now. It is arguably the best chat program out there. All it requires is mIRC (http://www.mirc.com), which isn't free but the only limitation on it is a nagscreen at start up, which is VERY worth it. Also, if you get a bit more advanced, you can set stuff up like trivia bots, which are a blast to play with people.



I'll help in this whatever way I can. I just registered my own url if there needs to be a server I can help with that, too. If I can I'd like to be a op or help in spome other way. Thanks.
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Postby uc pseudonym » Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:04 pm

As much as we're grateful for people wishing to help us with a theoretical IRC channel, such discussion of it will most likely take place between the moderators after carefully considering all the options. So thank you for the willingness to help; we'll contact you if such is necessary.
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Postby Slater » Sun Nov 14, 2004 11:36 pm

hai. Again I emphasize the posibilities in it... the potential. hackers and viruses aren't really an issue on most servers. Take espernet for example... they really crack down on stopping them.
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Postby Mithrandir » Tue Nov 16, 2004 3:07 pm

Just a formal update. The shoutbox has been disabled.

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Postby Sam*ron » Tue Nov 16, 2004 4:01 pm

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! o_-;;

Goodbye.. *Cries* .... :waah!:


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Postby Fsiphskilm » Tue Nov 16, 2004 4:58 pm

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Postby Mithrandir » Tue Nov 16, 2004 5:34 pm

I love to tell you I'm sorry, but I really amn't.

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Postby Jasdero » Tue Nov 16, 2004 6:29 pm

XDDD!!! Yay!! It's gone!!! <.< >.> *zooms away from the crazed shoutbox lovers*
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Postby Mr. Rogers » Tue Nov 16, 2004 8:11 pm

it is no more, but its spirit lives on in all of us u.u\ u.u /
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Postby Elric_kun » Tue Nov 16, 2004 8:44 pm

yay, finally~!! XD
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Postby Azier the Swordsman » Tue Nov 16, 2004 9:00 pm

*walks in and draws sword*

You may think you're getting away with your evil deeds, but you're wrong! I have come to administer JUSTICE!

The death of shoutbox will not be tolerated!

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Postby Mithrandir » Tue Nov 16, 2004 9:08 pm

Oh reallly?

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Postby uc pseudonym » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:09 am

sldr4Christ1985 wrote:it is no more, but its spirit lives on in all of us u.u\ u.u /


That it will. I'm going to take that in a positive sense...
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