Unable to post in chat

Coralynn

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Hi All,

I was just in the chat room and I was unable to post anything. I typed a comment out and hit enter and nothing. I couldn't find a post button or anything. Am I doing something wrong?
 

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Hi Coralynn

The Chat via the Web requires you to have Java installed and active.

You might have better luck with an IRC application.

Did you see the Chat FAQ?
 

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I looked there. I thought I did everything right. I really don't NEED to be on there anyway. I'm supposed to be writing forward...
 

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Maybe download something like mIRC? If you do, it's the starchat network, and the #absolutewrite channel, and a lot easier than attempting to force java into working nicely.
 

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Several other people have had the same problem Cora, java doesn't like to cooperate sometimes. Best to follow the link Medi posted and grab an IRC client like Mibbit or IceChat as listed there. Look forward to talking to you!
 

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I looked there. I thought I did everything right. I really don't NEED to be on there anyway. I'm supposed to be writing forward...

This is my personal opinion:

Java is evil.

Get an IRC client, and use that.
 

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I use Bersirc as my IRC client. It hasn't been maintained or changed in many years, but it has basic features and they seem to work okay.
 

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Also, if there are no chat ops in the chat room, the room is moderated. This means that no one will be able to post to the chat until an op comes and opens the room again.
 

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Thanks for the tips guys. I'll get an IRC client.