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Post by llosgi calch on Sept 27, 2008 20:52:51 GMT
As some of our members may have noted, we have an extra icon in our menu bar at the top of the page. The icon 'chat' will take you to our ancestry chat lobby which some of you may wish to try out during our busier periods. Simply log in with your usual user name and chat about your ancestors or whatever else you fancy. I have set this up as a trial - feedback please! If members find it useful it will stay.
Thanks, jas.
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Post by eluned on Sept 28, 2008 17:47:42 GMT
Hi everyone, Its been so busy on here while Ive been away! Thought I may try the chat room but cant seem to get past the java bit even though I have the latest version Help please!!!
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Post by llosgi calch on Sept 28, 2008 18:00:24 GMT
Hi Eluned,
Are you being asked for a user name?
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Post by llosgi calch on Sept 28, 2008 18:56:53 GMT
Well, well - the chat lobby is open and more importantly works! Christine & Annette were our first punters and it appears to have met with their seal of approval.
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Post by eluned on Sept 28, 2008 19:39:24 GMT
Hi Llosgi, No it isn't asking for user name sorry.
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Post by annedw on Sept 28, 2008 21:09:59 GMT
Do you have a `pop up blocker` . I do and it stops me accessing the Help pages, if I temporarily disable it then it works OK. I can log in using my username though , yours will be Eluned. Dunno what else might be the problem.
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Post by eluned on Sept 29, 2008 9:19:34 GMT
Thanks Annette but I can access "help" OK so it's not that. I'm obviously logged into the site but no other login requests appear. All I get is the bit saying I may need to update Java, I already have the latest edition and have double checked this as requested. I still can't get any further. Scouser is excellent at this sort of stuff so I do hope he's reading this.
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Post by annedw on Sept 29, 2008 11:37:58 GMT
www.addonchat.co.uk/This is the `stuff` that the Chatroom uses, perhaps you can find something there to help. Questions option at the bottom. You have a problem with BBC though don`t you, maybe it`s your security, I don`t know what really,
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Post by llosgi calch on Sept 29, 2008 17:26:33 GMT
I hope all our members are able to log into and work the chat lobby facility. It really is not too difficult - Annette logged in with her John Smiths Bitter, so if your sober is should be a piece of cake! ;D
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Post by abeer on Sept 29, 2008 23:57:17 GMT
Hi The latest Java update is needed to access the chat lobby - it took me ages to fathom that out!!
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Post by christine on Sept 30, 2008 18:05:35 GMT
Hi all members I have just been into the chat lobby and was all on my own, nearly started sending messages to myself, but thought if I answered as well I would be classed as ga ga Come on and log in, it is a good site for live discussions. Christine
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Post by llosgi calch on Oct 1, 2008 6:22:18 GMT
Hi all, I have done a little read up on these boards and the general advice is to have set opening times to ensure activity. However, we have to pay for the privellage of closing the lobby??? I think it would be beneficial to suggest we have a 'loose' opening time of discussion, say 7-9pm. Obviously members can suggest alternatives. Overseas members will no doubt possibly have their preferred times. I also think we need a house rule to acknowledge each other at all times if we wander into the lobby. Once the initial barrier of the first message is broken, I am sure others will find it an interesting resource.
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Post by llosgi calch on Oct 3, 2008 18:24:07 GMT
Hi all, I have done a little read up on these boards and the general advice is to have set opening times to ensure activity. However, we have to pay for the privellage of closing the lobby??? I think it would be beneficial to suggest we have a 'loose' opening time of discussion, say 7-9pm. Obviously members can suggest alternatives. Overseas members will no doubt possibly have their preferred times. I also think we need a house rule to acknowledge each other at all times if we wander into the lobby. Once the initial barrier of the first message is broken, I am sure others will find it an interesting resource. Chat lobby open 7pm tonight!
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Post by claudiaa on Oct 7, 2008 18:32:18 GMT
I like this as an idea, even if it only allows those of us at a distance to say a 'personal thankyou' to all of you for your invaluable help. However............ I've never gone into the chatrooms and so am struggling to get on to this one. I go from the chatroom icon to a java mini screen and then nothing further. Help and/or suggestions please? Thanks Claudia A
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Post by eluned on Oct 7, 2008 18:40:21 GMT
Hi Claudia, Snap! I thought it was just me! Eluned
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Post by sceptrelady on Oct 7, 2008 19:20:06 GMT
I've had no difficulty with entering the chat room - only trouble is there is never anyone there to chat with ;D
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Post by eluned on Oct 7, 2008 19:28:13 GMT
I would chat with you Heather Eluned
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Post by claudiaa on Oct 7, 2008 20:40:40 GMT
I've had no difficulty with entering the chat room - only trouble is there is never anyone there to chat with ;D Sceptrelady Once I get into the room, it will be a pleasure ....... but I guess I'm going to have to wait till my son gets home Claudia
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Post by sceptrelady on Oct 7, 2008 22:33:47 GMT
Hi eluned and claudiaa
I'll look forward to chatting with both of you! Can't think what the problem is - I'm usually the one who is behind the times with all these applets etc. ;D
Heather
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Post by eluned on Oct 8, 2008 13:06:23 GMT
The java thing says the latest edition is required and you are able to check to see if you have this. I have but I can't get beyond this. Hope Claudias son is able to assist.
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Post by annedw on Oct 8, 2008 13:35:57 GMT
Maybe your security levels are set too high, try lowering them to medium and see what happens, just to check if it`s that. It is strange though.
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Post by abeer on Oct 8, 2008 18:21:15 GMT
I had difficulty sorting out access initially but the java update was automatic once I had input the codes given by addonchat. I can now sign in no problem but so far have been the only one there when I have logged on - I do work shifts however!! Hope this is helpful to you.
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Post by llosgi calch on Oct 8, 2008 18:59:15 GMT
I've had no difficulty with entering the chat room - only trouble is there is never anyone there to chat with ;D ;D There is no doubting that our 'chat lobby' is certainly gaining a reputation as more of a doctors waiting room rather than its intended purpose - not much chat going on in there thats for sure! If anyone is interested, please propose visiting times. I thought maybe between 7-9pm for interested members to nip in for a visit? I would also ask that we all acknowledge each other on entering.
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Post by claudiaa on Oct 9, 2008 18:12:45 GMT
Hi All
My son is not back till Monday ..... but I will set him to work then! and talk after he has sorted out the issue. ;D
Everything that is worth it is worth waiting for ......... and 7 - 9pm timing seems absolutely fine by me.
Talk Soon Claudia
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Post by eluned on Oct 11, 2008 17:41:33 GMT
Now got firefox browser and it looks like we might have lift off! Anyone fancy a chat later? ;D Scouser said that my problems with bbc sites were browser ones. So many kind regards to him.
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Post by eluned on Oct 24, 2008 9:15:38 GMT
Success with the chatroom yesterday and enjoyed chatting, shall have to do it again ;D
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