IRC Meetups
Most of the other WordPress groups have weekly meetings via IRC. Do you think this would be viable option for this group too? Does anyone have any difficulties accessing IRC?
If we did have regular meetups, I’m assuming weekdays would be best — for half an hour or so between 19:00 and 21:00 GMT?
Thoughts
Sveta, 
GrahamArmfield 9:50 am on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
Sorry for my ignorance but what’s IRC?
esmi 10:38 am on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
Oh – sorry! Internet Relay Chat. You can use dedicated software like mIRC. There are also JavaScript browser interfaces like Freenode’s web chat and an increasing number of apps for mobile devices. I’m about to try using IRC999 for the iPad which, I understand, works well with VoiceOver.
GrahamArmfield 11:41 am on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
OK thanks – in theory I can use that.
GrahamArmfield 9:51 am on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
Re your second question – yes, weekdays are best.
ceo 11:39 am on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
I have no problem with IRC. I’m on it all day for work anyway.
ceo 11:40 am on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
Ok, not related, but the last two days (and I assume this may be related to being invited?) when I post a comment it gives me an “unknown error; comment not posted” message even though my comment has too been posted.
Joseph Karr O'Connor 9:03 pm on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
I will participate in IRC sessions, very smart idea.
Nelson 12:48 pm on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
I haven’t used WordPress’s IRC before, but I think using IRC in that time frame to discuss accessibility testing would be an excellent idea.
Sveta 2:31 pm on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
Chat is a good idea as long as its FULLY accessible to deaf participats like myself via text.
esmi 2:35 pm on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
@Sveta: It’s 100% pure text. I have hearing problems myself and absolutely hate video chat.
Sveta 3:18 pm on February 6, 2013 Permalink |
Yes, but some chats include audio and people like myself can miss it if people use audio and don’t type.
esmi 3:33 pm on February 6, 2013 Permalink |
None of the #wordpress chats use anything other than pure text.
esmi 2:32 pm on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
That could just be P2 (the theme) acting up. Sometimes it tells me that the network connection has been lost and then quite happily publishes my Post or comment. :-/
ceo 4:23 pm on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
Assuming this was to me?
Okies, well, I won’t freak out then about random posting errors that aren’t errors per se.
Ipstenu (Mika Epstein) 4:13 pm on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
esmi – You’re welcome to snag sfd for that. I mean, docs does.
Or use UI, since I think they’re mostly in -dev now.
esmi 4:21 pm on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
Re-using UI would be a great idea. Who would I need to clear this with?
Ipstenu (Mika Epstein) 6:05 pm on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
I’d ask @helen and/or @lessbloat
Helen Hou-Sandi 7:29 pm on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
No need to “clear it” with anybody – it’s an open public space. So long as there aren’t scheduling conflicts, and there’s nothing scheduled, so you have plenty of flexibility.
Joseph Karr O'Connor 9:45 pm on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
For our first IRC topic:
From rachelbaker a new post:
Theme Handbook Update Jan 24th on documentation page:
http://make.wordpress.org/docs/2013/01/24/theme-handbook-update-jan-24th/
It calls for contributions on many topics including accessibility. I just saw this and have not had time to read the Google docs associated with the project. If there is a need I will contribute and will ask for input from this group.
esmi 9:53 pm on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
I’ve already volunteered to contribute the the Theme Handbook (or pretty much any other handbook that is to have an Accessibility section) . I figured I’d draft something up and then throw it open to this group for comments, suggestions etc.
Joseph Karr O'Connor 11:20 pm on January 25, 2013 Permalink |
Excellent, if you want my help I’m ready.
Joe Dolson 8:55 pm on January 26, 2013 Permalink |
I could give a shot to IRC chat most week days.
Rian Rietveld 7:44 am on January 28, 2013 Permalink |
I’d like to join in too, for me on week days is also the best.
Amanda 6:02 pm on February 1, 2013 Permalink |
I would love to participate in some sort of WP accessibility meetup. Weedays would be best for me too.I’m using both Jaws and NVDA, and Window Eyes on occasion, have been woring with WordPress since 2005 helping people set up accessible websites with it, and have been looing for a way to contribute to WP development.
tady 11:39 am on February 6, 2013 Permalink |
Yup, I’d be all up for being involved in that. I haven’t been able to give constant feedback to the group due to work, and only dipping in and out of the group page, so I’d be glad to contribute to an IRC group more regularly.
Sveta 3:17 pm on February 6, 2013 Permalink |
I wonder what WordPress managers say about this? Is it possible to bring this issue to attention of managers?
esmi 3:37 pm on February 6, 2013 Permalink |
Sorry – I’m not following you. There are no WordPress managers per se. It’s a community project and we should be able to use the existing #wordpress-ui channel. I’m just about to post a suggested schedule.