[Vote] IRC Channel Merge Proposal

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Should we merge the IRC channel?

Poll ended at 15 May 2017, 11:19

Yes, let's unite the channel!
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94%
No, just keep them separated
1
6%
 
Total votes: 18
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[Vote] IRC Channel Merge Proposal

15 Apr 2017, 11:19

Hello,
As most of you already know, AutoHotkey community has multiple platforms to discuss things and socialize together.
We have Forum, Webinar, IRC, etc. Today I want to bring up the IRC platform.
Currently, there are two channels there, #ahk and #ahkscript.
Originally there's only 1 channel, the #ahk, but when the community got split into 2 parts, the IRC channel got split too.

Now the AHK community has reunited and from my point of view, there's no point to keep 2 IRC channels anymore.
So my proposal here is to close/redirect one of these channels and just use one.
But if I remembered correctly, #ahk channel was registered using Polyethene's email address, but I'm not sure.

If the result is a Yes, we will plan to phase-out (close/redirect) the other channel (#ahk / #ahkscript / #autohotkey / etc) after a period of time.
If the result is a No, there will be no change on the IRC channels, we will keep those channels alive.

We need your voice, so please cast your vote!
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Re: [Vote] IRC Channel Merge Proposal

15 Apr 2017, 12:56

just to clarify:
#ahk was split into #ahkscript, "just in case". during all the Polyethene drama and when we made ahkscript.org. he owned (created) #ahk and he could have closed it/deleted it without any warning. He has not been on IRC in forever so his ownership has now expired (it did a couple years ago, probably). So now we are left with 2 active ahk channels, mostly the same users.
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Re: [Vote] IRC Channel Merge Proposal

15 Apr 2017, 15:43

So you're saying the merge should be not an issue at all? That's good.

EDIT: just started trying out the AHK Discord... very nice! :+1:
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Re: [Vote] IRC Channel Merge Proposal

22 May 2017, 13:02

It has been done.
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Re: [Vote] IRC Channel Merge Proposal

23 May 2017, 10:21

joedf wrote:Cool yo ;)
there's still one issue which I believe you tried fixing years ago:
09:58 -ChanServ- Information on #ahk:
09:58 -ChanServ- Founder : freenode-staff
09:58 -ChanServ- Successor : freenode-staff
09:58 -ChanServ- Registered : Mar 13 21:45:39 2008 (9y 10w 2d ago)
09:58 -ChanServ- Mode lock : +ntg-isrlkj
09:58 -ChanServ- URL : http://www.autohotkey.net/
09:58 -ChanServ- Email : [email protected]
09:58 -ChanServ- Flags : SECURE KEEPTOPIC GUARD
09:58 -ChanServ- *** End of Info ***
Someone (Raccoon/Wayward) suggested an idea:
[17-05-22 19:56:29] Wayward : they'll just ask to prove the project website and/or github indicates you/whoever in this channel is the project's freenode group contact.
[17-05-22 19:57:08] RUNIE : tidbit: did I add too much bloom? http://i.imgur.com/8hrfMeD.jpg
[17-05-22 19:57:32] Wayward : ie. http://www.autohotkey.com/freenode.txt - "With regards to freenode IRC, user 'tidbit' is our project's GC (Group Contact). Have fun!"
Except don't use me :P I don't want to be founder. GeekDude said he wouldn't mind. maybe even you, joedf (there can be more than 1).

Probably give basic info in the .txt like:

Code: Select all

Site: https://autohotkey.com
Github: https://github.com/Lexikos/AutoHotkey_L
Founders: GeekDude, BigVent, ChalamiuS
IRC channel: #ahk
IRC network: freenode

edit: found multiple willing people.
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Re: [Vote] IRC Channel Merge Proposal

23 May 2017, 18:06

great work. I think I can add tank, but im not sure of his irc username... do you know it?
http://www.autohotkey.com/freenode.txt

I guess after, we just have to notify them. :+1:
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Re: [Vote] IRC Channel Merge Proposal

09 Oct 2017, 15:08

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Re: [Vote] IRC Channel Merge Proposal

09 Oct 2017, 15:19

wait.. skeski is you? damn kk ;)
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