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I am interpreting this as a personal dare to show up and be, well, me. Joel Send a noteboard - 08/10/2011 12:16:41 AM
In the old days of the Verse, back on Earth That Was, we used to pile into AIM chat whenever wotmania chat was down. Tomorrow evening, we're going to revisit that.

After careful discussion with my planning committee, we've decided that the best time would be from 4pm Eastern (9pm London time) until whenever. All are free to attend, but I've had interest (in dropping by at some point tomorrow) expressed specifically by such oldies as Wulf`gar, Missa Sedai, Kurrurrin, Taardad Maiden, §ol, MGB (before 5), and M&M Maddy. I've been asked to try and secure Geoff and Jarlaxle as well (because angry flaming was requested).

Firstly, I know, I don't have AIM anymore either (or I didn't until yesterday). Now, if you remember how this used to work, this will just be a refresher. Download and/or log into AIM (AIM). Be sure to uncheck any of the annoying boxes containing options you likely don't want. Once you've launched AIM, go up to Options and select Add to Buddy List > Add Buddy (Ctrl+D). Then type your own username into the field to make yourself a Buddy of yourself. Right-click on your name in the Buddy List and select Group Chat. In the box that opens, enter wotmania for the Chat Room name and join the party. Alternatively, "New Group Chat" is also under Options, where you can also type wotmania and invite yourself that way. The former option is the classic way we used to do it.

Please join us for a nostalgic chat evening of frivolity. Sorry, for the short notice. If the turnout is decent, we'll try it again sometime.

Oh, and if anyone is wondering why we aren't using a newer program such as Skype... well, it's called Throwback for a reason.

Remember: It was your idea. For that matter I cannot guarantee I am not too elliterate to use even something as simple as AIM even with a basic how to manual ready to hand; I had to be walked through setting up Ventrilo. Does AIM have voice and/or video now, or have you not had it reinstalled long enough to answer that? Not that I am suggesting anything, merely curious.

Anyway, I will make every effort for old times sake, even a hoary murky time before my internet infancy (not to be confused with my still thriving internet infantilism.)

Honorbound and honored to be Bonded to Mahtaliel Sedai
Last First in wotmania Chat
Slightly better than chocolate.

Love still can't be coerced.
Please Don't Eat the Newbies!

LoL. Be well, RAFOlk.
This message last edited by Joel on 08/10/2011 at 12:17:25 AM
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wotmania Throwback Chat Saturday! - 07/10/2011 10:40:58 PM 2149 Views
Awesome idea. I should be able to make it. *NM* - 07/10/2011 10:43:46 PM 710 Views
Sweet. *NM* - 07/10/2011 10:54:47 PM 699 Views
I'll still try my best. - 07/10/2011 11:01:47 PM 1157 Views
Excellent. - 08/10/2011 12:06:09 AM 1295 Views
Oh I will be there - 07/10/2011 11:26:05 PM 1125 Views
Re: Oh I will be there - 08/10/2011 12:04:52 AM 1140 Views
I'll try and make it *NM* - 07/10/2011 11:28:26 PM 862 Views
Coolness. *NM* - 08/10/2011 12:06:26 AM 720 Views
I promise nothing. Nothing! - 07/10/2011 11:39:44 PM 1521 Views
Hope to see you there. *NM* - 08/10/2011 12:07:11 AM 731 Views
1:30 am called - 09/10/2011 10:00:25 AM 1525 Views
I am interpreting this as a personal dare to show up and be, well, me. - 08/10/2011 12:16:41 AM 1128 Views
I'm not sure when I'll be in, but I'll reinstall AIM and log in. - 08/10/2011 12:40:53 AM 1178 Views
Kickin' it Old School. *NM* - 08/10/2011 12:53:38 AM 707 Views
AIM 4.7 works with Windows 7 Starter - 08/10/2011 05:06:03 AM 1236 Views
You have Windows 7 Starter? *NM* - 08/10/2011 05:38:01 PM 702 Views
I've only ever seen it on very tiny netbooks. *NM* - 08/10/2011 06:07:04 PM 751 Views
EEE PC *NM* - 09/10/2011 02:59:47 AM 683 Views
I would really love to be there, but I'm not sure I can make it. - 08/10/2011 12:59:20 AM 1267 Views
Re: I would really love to be there, but I'm not sure I can make it. - 08/10/2011 01:25:02 AM 1266 Views
My AltaVista search is only returning some newfangled thing called ICQ *NM* - 08/10/2011 01:00:29 AM 713 Views
I admire your comedy. *NM* - 08/10/2011 01:24:25 AM 743 Views
a/s/l? - 08/10/2011 02:24:15 AM 1289 Views
Re: a/s/l? - 08/10/2011 03:06:30 AM 1260 Views
Hmm - 08/10/2011 03:54:51 AM 1221 Views
ICQ is still the messenger of choice for the majority of Germans *NM* - 08/10/2011 07:39:16 PM 746 Views
Do people still use messengers much, though? Seems to have declined a lot... - 08/10/2011 08:51:25 PM 1122 Views
Less than it used to be, true - 08/10/2011 08:56:53 PM 1219 Views
Yeah, I think a lot of people have stopped using them. *NM* - 09/10/2011 01:19:01 AM 748 Views
MSN is semi-popular in Aus - 09/10/2011 01:47:17 AM 1056 Views
So now I have a reason to download AIM....*sigh* *NM* - 08/10/2011 01:25:57 AM 769 Views
That sounds almost mournful. *NM* - 08/10/2011 01:52:24 AM 742 Views
How can I refuse *NM* - 08/10/2011 01:40:14 AM 679 Views
Well, I did invite Amy... - 08/10/2011 01:56:07 AM 1119 Views
Well jeese, if Amys going to be there.... - 08/10/2011 02:04:26 AM 1187 Views
I don't know that she will be. I just said told her she should. *NM* - 08/10/2011 03:07:09 AM 775 Views
Adam, I'll be at work until 5:30pm EST. . . . - 08/10/2011 03:23:46 AM 1107 Views
Oh, THIS Amy. - 08/10/2011 06:21:14 AM 1127 Views
I've only ever called Amys Amanda. I was referring to Amyrlin. - 08/10/2011 04:54:20 PM 1086 Views
If I remember, I'll be there. - 08/10/2011 01:50:14 AM 1173 Views
Re: If I remember, I'll be there. - 08/10/2011 01:53:42 AM 1227 Views
With an invitation like that how can I say no? *NM* - 08/10/2011 02:02:38 AM 735 Views
Sure. *NM* - 08/10/2011 02:13:06 AM 762 Views
Sounds like a party. Put me down for "maybe". *NM* - 08/10/2011 03:11:48 AM 675 Views
Just so long as I get to call you nUUd the whole time. *NM* - 08/10/2011 04:57:15 PM 753 Views
PRAYERS are answered!! I think I just pissed myself! *NM* - 08/10/2011 05:04:44 AM 711 Views
Wow, I totally came back on the right day! - 08/10/2011 05:30:16 AM 1703 Views
MARQ!! My Arabic tutor! *NM* - 13/10/2011 03:55:47 AM 730 Views
Sounds good. *NM* - 08/10/2011 05:32:30 AM 700 Views
We'll see. *NM* - 08/10/2011 11:14:26 AM 644 Views
I lack a steady Internet connection at that time! - 08/10/2011 01:26:12 PM 1163 Views
That's 10pm my time. - 08/10/2011 03:44:56 PM 1231 Views
Re: That's 10pm my time. - 08/10/2011 04:54:51 PM 1084 Views
I dropped by! You weren't there, dude! *NM* - 09/10/2011 12:16:12 AM 697 Views
For the sex? Well, no I wouldn't be, naughty boy. *NM* - 09/10/2011 01:20:06 AM 724 Views
You ask this during the heart of SEC football? - 08/10/2011 03:45:38 PM 1224 Views
Well, it is possible to both watch TV and chat. I remember most of us used to do it constantly. - 08/10/2011 04:56:31 PM 1125 Views
Not really - 08/10/2011 07:04:12 PM 1192 Views
Re: Not really - 08/10/2011 08:03:56 PM 1204 Views
Re: Not really - 08/10/2011 08:33:32 PM 1111 Views
Re: Not really - 08/10/2011 08:33:33 PM 1028 Views
I remember now why I grew to hate AIM. - 08/10/2011 06:17:32 PM 1269 Views
You seem to be doing fine. *NM* - 08/10/2011 08:04:21 PM 674 Views
You say that NOW... *NM* - 08/10/2011 08:08:42 PM 796 Views
Is anyone there yet? If so, I may need to switch to AIM instead of Trillian... - 08/10/2011 09:20:42 PM 1184 Views
Yes and yes. *NM* - 08/10/2011 09:23:57 PM 712 Views
Yes, lots of people. *NM* - 09/10/2011 01:22:55 AM 629 Views
Can someone chuck me an invite - 08/10/2011 10:24:45 PM 1001 Views
Well, I tried... it told me you rejected the invite, which I'm guessing is another timeout. *NM* - 08/10/2011 10:31:52 PM 681 Views
I clicked accept and then it timed out, so yeah. *NM* - 08/10/2011 10:34:56 PM 653 Views
Think i'll restart the computer to see if iut helpsa me *NM* - 08/10/2011 10:36:28 PM 658 Views
Glad you made it in. *NM* - 09/10/2011 01:23:26 AM 688 Views
Still spreuchen ze Deutsche! - 09/10/2011 09:21:39 AM 1073 Views
Right back at ya! - 09/10/2011 01:27:07 PM 1155 Views
Re: Still spreuchen ze Deutsche! - 09/10/2011 06:49:13 PM 1241 Views
That was a blast. - 09/10/2011 01:10:42 PM 1030 Views
Re: That was a blast. - 09/10/2011 06:50:05 PM 1049 Views
Be nice; anemics are people, too. - 09/10/2011 06:52:13 PM 1155 Views
Great Idea! - 09/10/2011 01:28:55 PM 1191 Views
Re: Great Idea! - 09/10/2011 06:51:28 PM 1230 Views
I hope you send out emails - 10/10/2011 01:54:41 AM 1239 Views
I must confess I do not have your email. - 10/10/2011 10:58:11 PM 1101 Views
I don't have yours either. - 12/10/2011 04:13:54 AM 1134 Views
Couldn't make it. - 09/10/2011 05:19:02 PM 1110 Views
I tried. - 09/10/2011 05:19:13 PM 1108 Views
There is no try. - 09/10/2011 06:48:40 PM 1236 Views
Um - 09/10/2011 07:45:29 PM 1226 Views
Re: Um - 09/10/2011 08:20:05 PM 1186 Views
Hey. I gave you two options. - 09/10/2011 09:58:42 PM 1094 Views
Re: Hey. I gave you two options. - 10/10/2011 12:19:42 AM 1192 Views
The timing didn't end up working out for me. - 10/10/2011 08:20:47 PM 1224 Views
I hate reading hockey. *NM* - 10/10/2011 10:58:47 PM 707 Views
Gaaahhh. - 11/10/2011 01:23:48 AM 1145 Views
I missed it! - 11/10/2011 02:55:17 PM 1172 Views
Me too - 11/10/2011 04:56:28 PM 1664 Views
I'll try and give more warning next time. - 11/10/2011 10:43:34 PM 1484 Views
Now lock it before it can hit 101. - 11/10/2011 10:49:39 PM 1192 Views
Re: Now lock it before it can hit 101. - 11/10/2011 11:07:42 PM 1005 Views
and I, unsurpisingly, saw this a week too late. - 15/10/2011 02:15:50 AM 1341 Views

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