EmailDiscussions Discord Server

trussrod · 31 Mar 2021, 07:21 AM

Forget it, if anyone wants to create one, be my guest

FredOnline · 31 Mar 2021, 04:01 PM

I signed up and received the verify e-mail, and clicked on the link as requested.

It says when logging in:

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Something's Going on Here

We've detected something out the ordinary going on. To continue using
Discord, we will need you to verify your account.

And now asks for verification by 'phone.

I don't feel inclined to do that.

Fenman · 31 Mar 2021, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FredOnline

I signed up and received the verify e-mail, and clicked on the link as requested.
It says when logging in:

Quote:

Quote:
Something's Going on Here

We've detected something out the ordinary going on. To continue using
Discord, we will need you to verify your account.

And now asks for verification by 'phone.

I don't feel inclined to do that.

Same thing

trussrod · 31 Mar 2021, 09:35 PM

Changed a few settings, might work better now for unverified users

FredOnline · 31 Mar 2021, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by trussrod

Changed a few settings, might work better now for unverified users

It's still asking for verification by 'phone.

JeremyNicoll · 31 Mar 2021, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by trussrod

It would be good to be able to speak about a common passion on a more "direct" platform.

What does that mean, in plain English?

I've never used Discord; a quick explore of the website rather implied it supports voice discussions ... which will be pointless because hardly any of us are online, let alone awake - or able to discuss stuff - at the same times of day.

FredOnline · 1 Apr 2021, 03:28 AM

There appears to be a long running problem with Discord, just do a Google:

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discord something's going on here verify by phone

There's loads to read if you're bored!

TenFour · 1 Apr 2021, 08:29 AM

Zero interest in Discord. No thanks.

popowich · 5 Apr 2021, 01:15 AM

Hi trussrod,

What are some of the benefits that you had in mind? I see that Xenforo has a chat option.

My personal preference would be that public chats are eventually logged into a "chat forum" as regular threads/posts. Unfortunately that's not supported, so the content might be hard for others to reference in the future.

What does the chat provide that's better or different use case than forum posts?

Tsunami · 5 Apr 2021, 09:37 PM

As for direct advantages compared to the forum: if you want to easily retrieve discussions on a certain subject or you want a different discussion per topic, then there are no such advantages.

Discord, like Skype or Zoom, is good for just chatting or group meetings, be it formal meetings or just informal chatting and getting to know the other people in the chat room.

I would say that, regardless of advantages or lack thereof, the initiative is fine. The OP created the chat room with best intentions, and took an initiative with the aim to offer people a place to talk. Regardless if you intend to use that service or not, I'd say we should never be criticizing someone showing goodwill.

FredOnline · 6 Apr 2021, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tsunami

The OP created the chat room with best intentions, and took an initiative with the aim to offer people a place to talk.

I don't know the OP personally, so cannot comment on his/her intentions.

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Regardless if you intend to use that service or not, I'd say we should never be criticizing someone showing goodwill.

Is there anywhere in this thread where the OP has been criticized?

Dutchie007 · 6 Apr 2021, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TenFour

Zero interest in Discord. No thanks.

Same here. I have an account there but never use it. IMHO its mainly used by younger people in the gaming sector.

1) I am not young...and 2) i hardly do online games...

So...no Discord for me.

D

BraedonJennings · 1 Nov 2022, 08:42 AM

As you said, Discord (or any other chat service) is good for chatting and getting to know people. I think the advantage that Discord has over a forum is that it is more immediate. You can see who is online and chat in real-time, making it easier to have a conversation.

jdtaylor · 3 Nov 2022, 01:19 AM

No interest either. If you want to talk together, there’s group calls available from apps such as WhatsApp.

31 Mar 2021, 07:21 AM	#1
trussrod Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 34	EmailDiscussions Discord Server Forget it, if anyone wants to create one, be my guest Last edited by trussrod : 1 Apr 2021 at 02:14 AM.

1 Nov 2022, 08:42 AM	#13
BraedonJennings Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 1	As you said, Discord (or any other chat service) is good for chatting and getting to know people. I think the advantage that Discord has over a forum is that it is more immediate. You can see who is online and chat in real-time, making it easier to have a conversation. Last edited by BraedonJennings : 12 Nov 2022 at 07:28 AM.

31 Mar 2021, 09:35 PM	#4
trussrod Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 34	Changed a few settings, might work better now for unverified users

1 Apr 2021, 08:29 AM	#8
TenFour Master of the @ Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,721	Zero interest in Discord. No thanks.

5 Apr 2021, 01:15 AM	#9
popowich Essential Contributor Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 263 Representative of: EmailQuestions.com	Hi trussrod, What are some of the benefits that you had in mind? I see that Xenforo has a chat option. My personal preference would be that public chats are eventually logged into a "chat forum" as regular threads/posts. Unfortunately that's not supported, so the content might be hard for others to reference in the future. What does the chat provide that's better or different use case than forum posts?

5 Apr 2021, 09:37 PM	#10
Tsunami The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in between the bright lights and the far unlit unknown Posts: 2,337	As for direct advantages compared to the forum: if you want to easily retrieve discussions on a certain subject or you want a different discussion per topic, then there are no such advantages. Discord, like Skype or Zoom, is good for just chatting or group meetings, be it formal meetings or just informal chatting and getting to know the other people in the chat room. I would say that, regardless of advantages or lack thereof, the initiative is fine. The OP created the chat room with best intentions, and took an initiative with the aim to offer people a place to talk. Regardless if you intend to use that service or not, I'd say we should never be criticizing someone showing goodwill.

3 Nov 2022, 01:19 AM	#14
jdtaylor Master of the @ Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,692	No interest either. If you want to talk together, there’s group calls available from apps such as WhatsApp.