Official Mudcat ICQ Channel

Subject: Official Mudcat ICQ Chat Room
From: Max
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 03:01 PM

Hi all, I was thinking about the usefulness and whatnot of an official Mudcat ICQ Channel. Anyhow, ignorance prevented me from coming to a conclusion so the only option left is to just try it. Our ICQ# is 30225098. I also registered for a chat room called &mudcat, but I am not sure how that works. Let me know if you think its worth doing.

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Frank in the swamps
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 05:15 PM

I'm really not sure what ICQ is. Is it that chat thing that tells registered people that other registered pals are on-line? If so, it sounds like a good idea to me. And Max, if you don't mind me hitchin' a ride on your thread, I was mulling over another idea... We refer frequently to children and folksong, how about coming up with a childrens zone in the old cafe? Something with graphics (Hey Alice, wanna volunteer a few pics?), and stories for the younger set.

This came to mind because I was thinking about the person who was displeased with the condom thread, it occured to me that young children are likely to find our discussion forum a rather dry atmosphere, and therefore we needn't worry too much about the impressionable. But hey, we all know Max has lots of free time to work his miracles. So how do we make an internet playground that gets kids into folksong/folklore?

Frank i.t.s.

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 06:15 PM

Chat room sounds great! Would allow me to meet some of my heroes in person, as it were!

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: bbc
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 06:20 PM

Max,

I think it's a nice idea to have the ICQ option, but I think I am more comfortable w/ the bulletin board format. Shy, I guess. I appreciate all the work you do!

bbc

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Bill D
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 07:26 PM

ok, I have added Mudcat(30225098) to my list of users, and it shows that '&mudcat' is online...but I am not sure how it should work...how is a chat there different than the ones I have had with other Mudcatters?..

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Jo Taylor
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 07:37 PM

Um, can we have a beginner's guide please?

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Art Thieme
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 07:44 PM

Gee, more and more good things continue to spin off from that wonderful condom thread! Kudos are certainly in order for the guy that started it. Truly inspirational!!

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Musicman
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 07:52 PM

So,,,,, we add it to our ICQ users list,,,, now what????

(my icq is 12934225)

Musicman

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Bill D
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 08:02 PM

ok...it seems to be automatic...you open ICQ..click on the ICQ letters in the loewr left corner, and then on 'search/add users' in the drop-down menu...you get a screen with 3 sets of blanks...move the dot from the top one to the bottom 'search by ICQ#' and enter the #...30225098...then click 'next' it searches and shows you the info...with a blank already checked to allow you to add it to your list..(it says you can 'send message, too, but I doubt that that is relevant here)...then click 'next' again, and &mudcat is added to your online list..if you want to read about all this go here to the chatroom explanation page, but there is a LOT of reading.... the easy thing to do is, once you have &mudcat in your list, just click on it, then click 'chat' in the drop-down menu...and you are automatically in! (at least I was...(though I am/was alone, since I seem to be the first one to try it!) I am there now --8:02 pm EST...

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Bill D
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 08:30 PM

it also may be a good idea, when you get in, to go to the 'layout' menu at the top and choose IRC mode...unless you can follow live typing in several windows at once..

(by the way...while I was typing this, Dale came in ...I think we are the first ones to use it!!)

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Dale Rose
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 08:33 PM

Bill D and I just tested the chat room. Works FINE. We both recommend that you set it to IRC mode, unless the group is very small. It gets rather hectic trying to follow what is going on, otherwise.

I ALMOST ruined a cake while gabbing to Bill. Only over by 7 minutes, but it looks OK!

Thanks, Max~~for the chat room, but not for letting me overbake the cake!

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: alison
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 08:55 PM

Hi,

I have just tried sending an ICQ message to anyone out there who happens to be online.

This should flash a yellow envelope on your screen and say 'Uh -oh". then you should be able to know if someone else is online and request a chat.

I have found ICQ to work very well.... the record number I've managed to get into a chat room so far is five....

Looks like no one is actually there at the moment although it says it is online.

Max,

Is it set up to be online permanently or only when someone is there? Is that anti social bar man who never gave us any drinks before on duty?

Slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: alison
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 09:12 PM

Hi,

This works well.. was just chatting to Bill d Pete M and Mick.

Slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Laurel
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 09:14 PM

Okay, I tried to get it. It didn't work. Could someone put the address of the site in a message? It would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Laurel

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: alison
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 09:31 PM

Can you get ICQ? Are you already a registered user of ICQ.

Just type in 30225098 where it asks for an ICQ#. It should work.

If that doesn't work try sending me a message (16719177)

There is no one there at the moment.

Slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 09:42 PM

OK, some of us have no idea what you are talking about. How does one get to ICQ in the first place and how does one get set up with it???

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: alison
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 09:47 PM

I reckon it won't work unless you are registered so follow this link and good luck.....

ICQ registration

Failing that send one of us your email address and we'll contact you by adding you to our contact lists..... Probably better if we use the personal messages pages for email addresses.

Slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Bill D
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 09:49 PM

ICQ is a 'live' chat program...you have to download it and install it, and then you can do all this..(ps...works better with PC than MAC...but it will work.)..go to http://www.mirabilis.com/

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: harpgirl
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 11:42 PM

Hey Max,
Thank you for your idea about an ICQ #. I have a number and have chatted with Mick. I can't remember my number at the moment but I can be reached through my nickname for anyone who wishes to chat me up!
harpgirl

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: alison
Date: 02 Feb 99 - 11:47 PM

Hi,

doesn't seem to be working at the moment... it let's you initiate a chat but cuts out before you get into a chat room.

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Dale Rose
Date: 03 Feb 99 - 01:28 AM

Yes, that is what it is doing. ICQ has frequent problems. I gave up trying to figure it out long ago.

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: alison
Date: 03 Feb 99 - 01:48 AM

but when it works.... it is good fun

still playing hard to get at the moment......

alison

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Felipa
Date: 03 Feb 99 - 05:18 AM

I haven't tried it, but the time-zone differences make chats a nuisance. I prefer the forum format.

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: alison
Date: 03 Feb 99 - 06:44 AM

Hi,

I haven't found the time zones a problem....... there is usually a bit of an overlap...... and some of those American fellas are awake at some weird hours......

It's still playing up.... have just sent a message to ICQ tech support to see what is going on.

Slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Brakn
Date: 03 Feb 99 - 08:03 AM

OK I've &mudcat to my list, but I still can't find chat room as such. I know I can send individual messages. Help! Mick Bracken

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Brakn
Date: 03 Feb 99 - 08:09 AM

Should you create a permanent chat room?? My ICQ is 11391782.

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Alice
Date: 03 Feb 99 - 10:17 AM

ICQ is the only thing I have found to be unfriendly to my Mac. I am avoiding downloading anything until I can afford a system upgrade, so it will be I NO C Q for me.

I think the idea of a kid's forum for folk music is a good idea, if someday, Max, you could target the page to school aged kids who are looking for words to songs... you, know, we have had teachers looking for particular topics, we have discussed camping songs, etc.

alice

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Dale Rose
Date: 03 Feb 99 - 12:00 PM

It is working now~~though no one was there except &mudcat. As to being permanent, it should be that alright, as long as the Mudcat machine that has &mudcat on it is operating and ICQ is up and running. That is not quite so likely, as things go wrong with ICQ every now and then, so just try again later if you can't get in.

So, for those who do not have ICQ yet, just use the link supplied by Alison earlier to download it. As far as getting into the chat room is concerned, you will first need to add the &mudcat number (30225098) to your contact list. Once you have done that, click on &mudcat, which will give you a small pop up screen of options. On my version of ICQ, ICQ chat is the sixth option down~~first in the second section. That should take you directly to the chat room. You do not even need to supply your own ICQ number. Some one else does need to be there in order to chat, unless you like chatting to yourself. I would suggest just waiting around a while.

News bulletin: In the time it has taken me to write this, it is not working again. Oh, well.

One of the fellas with weird hours.

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 04 Feb 99 - 12:26 AM

I have downloaded ICQ,am able to bring up a small window with &mudcat as the title bar,I click &mudcat, then ICQ Chat,then I get a box that prompts me to enter chat subject. I ignore this and click chat in bottom right. Then i get a box saying "initiating chat. waiting for reply." Then nothing happens. What should I do?

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Dale Rose
Date: 04 Feb 99 - 12:46 AM

Can't explain it~~that happens for me, too. I have been there a couple of times, once when Bill D was there and once by myself. The rest of the time it has been the way you say, EJ. As Alison notes above, she sent a message to ICQ tech support. I guess we stop holding our breath, and wait and see. Eventually someone will come along and figure it out, I am sure.

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: Alice
Date: 04 Feb 99 - 10:36 AM

Just a note of encouragement for ICQ for the Mudcat. I think it's a great idea. I won't be participating until after I get a new system (as stated in previous message) but I think it is a great additional tool for communicating. alice

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: alison
Date: 04 Feb 99 - 06:06 PM

Hi,

Here is the reply I got form Tech support.... which I have to say isn't helping me at the moment.. I know the room is open ..... I'm talking to people who are in there.... (but not through the chat room... through messages to them)

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to write us.

Please follow this link: http://www.icq.com/icqchat

Join one of ICQ's Chat Rooms by clicking on the Join button next to the desired room.

Once joined, the chat room will be added to your contact list.

In order to send a message to the ChatMaster of a room click on the corresponding Page Me button.

NOTE: Once you click the Join button, you will receive the necessary data in a small file. If you are prompted to Save or Open this file, simply select Open and click 'ok'.

Thank you.

good luck........ and if anyone can find which category on this page mudcat is in please let me know.

Slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: alison
Date: 04 Feb 99 - 06:33 PM

Max has got it working.....

there are about 6 of us in there at the moment.

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: harpgirl
Date: 05 Feb 99 - 04:15 PM

Alison,
I'm having a heck of a time trying to figure out whether &mudcat is a chatroom or a way of signing into a chatroom...it seems like i use the mducat icq number to join a chatroom....I'v just spent too much time in the woods lately I guess...oh and how is Saturday shaping up?..harpgirl

Subject: RE: Official Mudcat ICQ Channel
From: alison
Date: 05 Feb 99 - 10:21 PM

Saturday is sunny so far (I'm about to go for a swim)....... is that what you wanted to know/????

&mudcat is the name of the chatroom........ if there is no one there, (&mudcat and the bartender are unlikely to talk to you... unless Max is about)... it's a good idea to loiter around and see if anyone else turns up.

Bill d showed me how to do this......... at the top left of the screen there is a think bubble with zzzz's in it. If you click on it..... it minimises your screen so you can carry on with whatever you were doing.. but if someone comes to the chat room and starts to type... the screen will maximise again. (therefore letting you know someone is there)

So, for anyone who goes in.... and the others seems to be ignoring you... type something..... and you might wake them up..

Slainte

alison