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Using HTTP would be an absolutely massive improvement for IRC. IRC is essentially useless on mobile without having some man in the middle server to convert IRC
by SilverRed 5y ago
Using HTTP would be an absolutely massive improvement for IRC. IRC is essentially useless on mobile without having some man in the middle server to convert IRC to http.
It's even pretty useless on laptops or desktops that aren't always running.
- GekkePrutser 5y agoQuassel and the mobile Quasseldroid app fix that and more :) They add a lot of mod cons like infinite scrollback, persistent connection and multi network bouncing with a really good UI.
- Nasreddin_Hodja 5y ago> IRC is essentially useless on mobile without having some man in the middle server to convert IRC to http. That's not true. I used HoloIRC client on Android with no problem. > It's even pretty useless on laptops or desktops that aren't always running. There is no need to. If it's about talks history, chats are not right tool then, forums are more convenient. Chats are suitable for casual or urgent instant discussions. In all other cases forums are better because user doesn't have to present during discussion, he can return and comment any time he want.
- SilverRed 5y ago>There is no need to. If it's about talks history, chats are not right tool then, forums are more convenient. This sounds like a fox and the grapes situation. You can't see history on IRC so rather than noting the deficiency, you list it as a feature. As a modern IM user, I am part of many low volume groups and the history is essential as there will usually only be 5 or so messages in the day which I would have just missed if I had used IRC. I agree that history on a fast pace 100 member chat is not so useful but not having it isn't a benefit either.