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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 2204 Views
Awesome idea. I should be able to make it. *NM* - 07/10/2011 10:43:46 PM 735 Views
Sweet. *NM* - 07/10/2011 10:54:47 PM 723 Views
I'll still try my best. - 07/10/2011 11:01:47 PM 1207 Views
Excellent. - 08/10/2011 12:06:09 AM 1348 Views
Oh I will be there - 07/10/2011 11:26:05 PM 1184 Views
Re: Oh I will be there - 08/10/2011 12:04:52 AM 1201 Views
I'll try and make it *NM* - 07/10/2011 11:28:26 PM 887 Views
Coolness. *NM* - 08/10/2011 12:06:26 AM 744 Views
I promise nothing. Nothing! - 07/10/2011 11:39:44 PM 1577 Views
Hope to see you there. *NM* - 08/10/2011 12:07:11 AM 753 Views
1:30 am called - 09/10/2011 10:00:25 AM 1577 Views
I am interpreting this as a personal dare to show up and be, well, me. - 08/10/2011 12:16:41 AM 1182 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 1201 Views
Kickin' it Old School. *NM* - 08/10/2011 12:53:38 AM 728 Views
AIM 4.7 works with Windows 7 Starter - 08/10/2011 05:06:03 AM 1291 Views
You have Windows 7 Starter? *NM* - 08/10/2011 05:38:01 PM 727 Views
I've only ever seen it on very tiny netbooks. *NM* - 08/10/2011 06:07:04 PM 771 Views
EEE PC *NM* - 09/10/2011 02:59:47 AM 704 Views
I would really love to be there, but I'm not sure I can make it. - 08/10/2011 12:59:20 AM 1315 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 1317 Views
My AltaVista search is only returning some newfangled thing called ICQ *NM* - 08/10/2011 01:00:29 AM 739 Views
I admire your comedy. *NM* - 08/10/2011 01:24:25 AM 762 Views
a/s/l? - 08/10/2011 02:24:15 AM 1342 Views
Re: a/s/l? - 08/10/2011 03:06:30 AM 1311 Views
Hmm - 08/10/2011 03:54:51 AM 1251 Views
ICQ is still the messenger of choice for the majority of Germans *NM* - 08/10/2011 07:39:16 PM 766 Views
Do people still use messengers much, though? Seems to have declined a lot... - 08/10/2011 08:51:25 PM 1177 Views
Less than it used to be, true - 08/10/2011 08:56:53 PM 1276 Views
Yeah, I think a lot of people have stopped using them. *NM* - 09/10/2011 01:19:01 AM 777 Views
MSN is semi-popular in Aus - 09/10/2011 01:47:17 AM 1116 Views
So now I have a reason to download AIM....*sigh* *NM* - 08/10/2011 01:25:57 AM 793 Views
That sounds almost mournful. *NM* - 08/10/2011 01:52:24 AM 764 Views
How can I refuse *NM* - 08/10/2011 01:40:14 AM 702 Views
Well, I did invite Amy... - 08/10/2011 01:56:07 AM 1184 Views
Well jeese, if Amys going to be there.... - 08/10/2011 02:04:26 AM 1240 Views
I don't know that she will be. I just said told her she should. *NM* - 08/10/2011 03:07:09 AM 792 Views
Adam, I'll be at work until 5:30pm EST. . . . - 08/10/2011 03:23:46 AM 1176 Views
Oh, THIS Amy. - 08/10/2011 06:21:14 AM 1191 Views
I've only ever called Amys Amanda. I was referring to Amyrlin. - 08/10/2011 04:54:20 PM 1134 Views
If I remember, I'll be there. - 08/10/2011 01:50:14 AM 1226 Views
Re: If I remember, I'll be there. - 08/10/2011 01:53:42 AM 1288 Views
With an invitation like that how can I say no? *NM* - 08/10/2011 02:02:38 AM 761 Views
Sure. *NM* - 08/10/2011 02:13:06 AM 783 Views
Sounds like a party. Put me down for "maybe". *NM* - 08/10/2011 03:11:48 AM 702 Views
Just so long as I get to call you nUUd the whole time. *NM* - 08/10/2011 04:57:15 PM 775 Views
PRAYERS are answered!! I think I just pissed myself! *NM* - 08/10/2011 05:04:44 AM 731 Views
Wow, I totally came back on the right day! - 08/10/2011 05:30:16 AM 1761 Views
MARQ!! My Arabic tutor! *NM* - 13/10/2011 03:55:47 AM 761 Views
Sounds good. *NM* - 08/10/2011 05:32:30 AM 720 Views
We'll see. *NM* - 08/10/2011 11:14:26 AM 670 Views
I lack a steady Internet connection at that time! - 08/10/2011 01:26:12 PM 1213 Views
That's 10pm my time. - 08/10/2011 03:44:56 PM 1295 Views
Re: That's 10pm my time. - 08/10/2011 04:54:51 PM 1151 Views
I dropped by! You weren't there, dude! *NM* - 09/10/2011 12:16:12 AM 722 Views
For the sex? Well, no I wouldn't be, naughty boy. *NM* - 09/10/2011 01:20:06 AM 752 Views
You ask this during the heart of SEC football? - 08/10/2011 03:45:38 PM 1281 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 1173 Views
Not really - 08/10/2011 07:04:12 PM 1247 Views
Re: Not really - 08/10/2011 08:03:56 PM 1263 Views
Re: Not really - 08/10/2011 08:33:32 PM 1169 Views
Re: Not really - 08/10/2011 08:33:33 PM 1076 Views
I remember now why I grew to hate AIM. - 08/10/2011 06:17:32 PM 1329 Views
You seem to be doing fine. *NM* - 08/10/2011 08:04:21 PM 707 Views
You say that NOW... *NM* - 08/10/2011 08:08:42 PM 820 Views
Is anyone there yet? If so, I may need to switch to AIM instead of Trillian... - 08/10/2011 09:20:42 PM 1239 Views
Yes and yes. *NM* - 08/10/2011 09:23:57 PM 732 Views
Yes, lots of people. *NM* - 09/10/2011 01:22:55 AM 650 Views
Can someone chuck me an invite - 08/10/2011 10:24:45 PM 1063 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 703 Views
I clicked accept and then it timed out, so yeah. *NM* - 08/10/2011 10:34:56 PM 680 Views
Think i'll restart the computer to see if iut helpsa me *NM* - 08/10/2011 10:36:28 PM 677 Views
Glad you made it in. *NM* - 09/10/2011 01:23:26 AM 705 Views
Still spreuchen ze Deutsche! - 09/10/2011 09:21:39 AM 1119 Views
Right back at ya! - 09/10/2011 01:27:07 PM 1211 Views
Re: Still spreuchen ze Deutsche! - 09/10/2011 06:49:13 PM 1294 Views
That was a blast. - 09/10/2011 01:10:42 PM 1079 Views
Re: That was a blast. - 09/10/2011 06:50:05 PM 1101 Views
Be nice; anemics are people, too. - 09/10/2011 06:52:13 PM 1205 Views
Great Idea! - 09/10/2011 01:28:55 PM 1251 Views
Re: Great Idea! - 09/10/2011 06:51:28 PM 1294 Views
I hope you send out emails - 10/10/2011 01:54:41 AM 1292 Views
I must confess I do not have your email. - 10/10/2011 10:58:11 PM 1144 Views
I don't have yours either. - 12/10/2011 04:13:54 AM 1203 Views
Couldn't make it. - 09/10/2011 05:19:02 PM 1161 Views
I tried. - 09/10/2011 05:19:13 PM 1161 Views
There is no try. - 09/10/2011 06:48:40 PM 1280 Views
Um - 09/10/2011 07:45:29 PM 1283 Views
Re: Um - 09/10/2011 08:20:05 PM 1245 Views
Hey. I gave you two options. - 09/10/2011 09:58:42 PM 1144 Views
Re: Hey. I gave you two options. - 10/10/2011 12:19:42 AM 1249 Views
The timing didn't end up working out for me. - 10/10/2011 08:20:47 PM 1282 Views
I hate reading hockey. *NM* - 10/10/2011 10:58:47 PM 732 Views
Gaaahhh. - 11/10/2011 01:23:48 AM 1203 Views
I missed it! - 11/10/2011 02:55:17 PM 1228 Views
Me too - 11/10/2011 04:56:28 PM 1715 Views
I'll try and give more warning next time. - 11/10/2011 10:43:34 PM 1535 Views
Now lock it before it can hit 101. - 11/10/2011 10:49:39 PM 1246 Views
Re: Now lock it before it can hit 101. - 11/10/2011 11:07:42 PM 1063 Views
and I, unsurpisingly, saw this a week too late. - 15/10/2011 02:15:50 AM 1387 Views

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