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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsIn the unlikely event of a problem tomorrow, I've made us a DU chat room to meet ...
Last edited Tue Nov 3, 2020, 07:38 PM - Edit history (1)
EDIT: New link added as previous one expired (for new entrants)
It's using what's called a Discord server, it's basically a chat room, if you've ever used Slack, it's kinda like that. You do have to put in your email and confirm your account that way by clicking a link in an email but I've no suspicion doing so made me get spammed. This is a SUPER popular free chat tool used worldwide.
Here is the link you can use:
https://discord.gg/zgfNtVmB
You don't have to download the app to your machine (though you can) this can all be done via the browser.
Basically follow the link, follow directions to make an account, and once you get to the chat tool, click the icon on the left top that looks like a DU icon, that's the chat room I just made. Please use your DU user name or something close unless you already have a discord account of course
Even if there ISN'T an emergency, if you just want to talk to other DU'ers in real-time during these stressful couple days, the room is there.
You should grab the link now if you think you might want to use it, just in case.
Budi
(15,325 posts)Thanks!
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)hlthe2b
(101,702 posts)cayugafalls
(5,629 posts)captain queeg
(10,035 posts)Neema
(1,151 posts)This was on safari. I'll try another browser but wanted you to know.
Neema
(1,151 posts)Just FYI
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)Might be some setting that's different in yours?
Not really an expert on Mac although I have one here lol ...
Neema
(1,151 posts)Thanks!
TygrBright
(20,733 posts)I copy/pasted your post into a notepad doc with the title "DU Contingency" on my desktop.
Thank you for pulling the room together.
referentially,
Bright
The Blue Flower
(5,419 posts)nt
happybird
(4,515 posts)TDale313
(7,820 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,296 posts)mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)To be clear, everyone please continue posting on DU as usual, this is not meant to be a distraction, just a fallback in case anything gets in our way of being able to talk as usual
House of Roberts
(5,119 posts)But I see how it works. It's a somewhat different platform than I've used.
Chats are better for quick responses like following a debate in real time. Even if DU doesn't crash tomorrow it will be fun to keep current on the updates of various races.
crickets
(25,896 posts)mia
(8,356 posts)Blue Owl
(49,902 posts)Ohiogal
(31,657 posts)Great idea.
Squinch
(50,773 posts)secondwind
(16,903 posts)I will never forget being without DU for almost two weeks in 2016... just awful!
Baked Potato
(7,733 posts)NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)ailsagirl
(22,837 posts)Having experienced the DU hack four years ago (as it happened), I very glad there is someplace we can go in 2020.
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)Wednesdays
(17,245 posts)When I click on "accept invite" it redirects me to the Google Play page.
octoberlib
(14,971 posts)Upthevibe
(7,879 posts)I just signed up....It's very much appreciated.... Here's to us making "Donnie shut the F up!"
Kali
(54,990 posts)I bookmarked this thread so I can find the alt space.
liberaltrucker
(9,129 posts)ASL?
Sorry, old habit.
liberaltrucker
(9,129 posts)Can I change my handle after the fact?
crickets
(25,896 posts)Here you go - I've never used Discord before, so I spent some time with the help pages today. 😄
https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/213480948-How-do-I-change-my-Username-
liberaltrucker
(9,129 posts)mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)Laffy Kat
(16,354 posts)I've got it ready to go. You are wonderful!
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Great idea! Always best to be prepared!
TheRealNorth
(9,435 posts)2naSalit
(86,039 posts)I just joined but haven't figured out how to post anything though.
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)And then at the bottom-middle should be a window you can type in.
Welcome!
2naSalit
(86,039 posts)I get the "invite" window and when I type in my email, it tells me it's already registered and I get get past that page.
ETA: I see what happened, I bookmarked the invite. Now I'm in so now I'll try what you suggest.
2naSalit
(86,039 posts)actually post my comment after typing. I must be missing something.
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)of people commenting ... the 'post' if you will is "it's election day ... discuss whatever you want below"
2naSalit
(86,039 posts)I'll keep messing with it until I get it figured out. If nothing else, shouls DU have problems, I can at least lurk there! Thanks for setting this up!
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)right next to it. Sorry, forgot that part
2naSalit
(86,039 posts)I have to go run some errands so I'll try again later when I get back. Have to go pay the bills.
blaze
(6,268 posts)Wawannabe
(5,580 posts)Great Idea.