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IRC
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What is irc?
IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat. Basically it is a network of text chat rooms run, moderated, and managed by scout leaders and WOSM.
You can join different rooms, and message scouts from across the world on large open channels in safe environment.
How Do i connect?
Getting connected to Scoutlink IRC is dead easy.
Just go to webchat.scoutlink.net put in a nickname, don't tick the nickserv password box, and click connect.
You are now connected to scoutlink and in one of the #english channels
To send a message to the channel just type in the box at the bottom of the page where it says "Write to #english" and press enter to send.
To join another channel, click on the "+" next to scoutlink on the left hand panel and type in the channel name, then click "join".
To leave a channel just click on the "x" next to the channel name on the left hand panel.
Ready to chat
Parts of the webchat?
Is the Sidebar - This allows you to join and leave channels as well as switch between the channels you are connected to.
Is the main section - This shows the channel you currently have selected, including people joining, leaving, and talking.
Is the user list - This is the list of current users in the channel.
Is the join channel button - Press the + and enter the channel name you want to join. e.g. #english, #minecraft, #uno. Do not forget the #
Is the Leave channel button - The x next to each of the channels is the button to leave that channel. Press it to leave the channel.
Is the message input box - Type your message in here and then press enter or click the send button (7) to send
Is the send button - Click this or press enter to send your message.
Are you on a mobile/tablet?
On mobile you can join, leave, and switch between channels by tapping on the burger menu in the top left to open the channel menu ("1" on the picture to the left).
Press the "+" next to scoutlink ("2" on the picture to the left) to join a new channel (just leave the password blank, none of our channels have passwords).
To leave press the "x" next to the channel you want to leave.
To switch to another channel you have open, just tap on that channel.
What should I check out
There are several channels to check out on IRC.
The first one is #newcastle. This is a channel dedicated to this competition and the groups taking part in it. Just join this channel for a chat, to find scouts from your own group, or to get some help from us.
The next set of channels is of course #english. These are several channels dedicated to english speaking scouts and guides from across the world. It is in the english channels where you will be able to meet new people and chat.
Enjoy Minecraft? Check out #minecraft. This is a channel dedicated totally to minecraft. This channel is even linked to scoutlink's minecraft server so you can chat to people that are playing in the game from IRC.
Fancy playing some uno? Join #uno and play a few games with other people.
If you are a young person why not join #youth. This channel is dedicated to under 18's and is completely managed and run by other youths.
Are you a leader? Why not join #leaders and talk with other leaders about all the boring stuff that leaders chat about!