I sometimes think we could also use a test area in the net. Not that I would disallow test posts but in times of testing like I think we are about to put alterego's test bot to the test it might be better to have
a test area for those instead of using the FSX_GEN area. It can be disruptive at times.
Avon wrote to All <=-
I sometimes think we could also use a test area in the net. Not that I would disallow test posts but in times of testing like I think we are about to put alterego's test bot to the test it might be better to have
a test area for those instead of using the FSX_GEN area. It can be disruptive at times.
Accepting that the FSX_GEN will always be a place that testing is
welcome. I'm open to this idea also. Can I have a show of hands
who would like this and alterego's test bot would be better
suited to it's own special echo? :)
Accepting that the FSX_GEN will always be a place that testing is
welcome. I'm open to this idea also. Can I have a show of hands who
would like this and alterego's test bot would be better suited to it's
own special echo? :)
echo. I find them distracting and they tend to make me skip
reading all of the other posts in the echo, simply due to volume.
Perhaps this echo could/should be renamed to "General Chat" or
similar if you do create a seperate Test echo.
Perhaps this echo could/should be renamed to "General Chat" or similar if you do create a seperate Test echo.
Agree with this one, would be better having its own area for TESTS & stuff. It does tend to clutter GENERAL chat alot.
Avon wrote to All <=-
Accepting that the FSX_GEN will always be a place that testing is
welcome. I'm open to this idea also. Can I have a show of hands who
would like this and alterego's test bot would be better suited to it's
own special echo? :)
If the echo would be used to get automated responses from the BOT, couldn't we use the existing BOT echo?
Avon wrote to All <=-
On 31 May 2020 at 09:46p, Al pondered and said...
I sometimes think we could also use a test area in the net. Not that I would disallow test posts but in times of testing like I think we are about to put alterego's test bot to the test it might be better to have
a test area for those instead of using the FSX_GEN area. It can be disruptive at times.
Accepting that the FSX_GEN will always be a place that testing is
welcome. I'm open to this idea also. Can I have a show of hands who
would like this and alterego's test bot would be better suited to it's
own special echo? :)
I think "test" posts should definitely have their own dedicated
echo. I find them distracting and they tend to make me skip
reading all of the other posts in the echo, simply due to volume.
Perhaps this echo could/should be renamed to "General Chat" or
similar if you do create a seperate Test echo.
I would support an FSX_TEST echo.
It would serve the purpose for people like me who like to tinker and occasionally send out random tests & appreciate the robot's response, but also don't want to flood _GEN.
I like the idea of also having new nodes say "Hi!" in _GEN as well, as when I first joined and sent a test I received a lot of friendly hellos and welcomes.
Accepting that the FSX_GEN will always be a place that testing is welcome. I'm open to this idea also. Can I have a show of hands who would like this and alterego's test bot would be better suited
to it's own special echo? :)
I think "test" posts should definitely have their own dedicated
echo. I find them distracting and they tend to make me skip reading
all of the other posts in the echo, simply due to volume.
Spectre wrote to Gamgee <=-
I think "test" posts should definitely have their own dedicated
echo. I find them distracting and they tend to make me skip reading
all of the other posts in the echo, simply due to volume.
I think it depends on the level of testing going on. If you're
just poking the bear to determine connectivity all good.
If like
some of my recent ones your belting your system into shape when
there's many and they're junk a seperate echo would be nice.
Although you could just drop them into bot I s'pose.
All good, thanks ... it's looking like the creation of this echo is strongly supported thus far.
Well, that would be true if it was just you. When there are 5-6
people doing it, and they all get 3-4 replies, it becomes....
clutter.
If like some of my recent ones your belting your system into shape when there's many and they're junk a seperate echo would be nice.
Again, with several people doing it.... it reaches a point where the quality of the echo begins to degrade, IMHO.
Although you could just drop them into bot I s'pose.
That doesn't make sense either, since they're not from bots.
Spectre wrote to Gamgee <=-
Well, that would be true if it was just you. When there are 5-6
people doing it, and they all get 3-4 replies, it becomes....
clutter.
They must annoy you more than me :) I don't seem to recall 5-6 at
a time coming past. Although the responses can go as far as 5 or
6 if everyone gets going on it.
If like some of my recent ones your belting your system into shape when there's many and they're junk a seperate echo would be nice.
Again, with several people doing it.... it reaches a point where the quality of the echo begins to degrade, IMHO.
I think thats agreement...
Although you could just drop them into bot I s'pose.
That doesn't make sense either, since they're not from bots.
Well while thats true, its probably one of the least likely spots
to be interfereing with other people. Which is why I went with
test would be nicer, in lieu of it bots is probably about the
best option visible.
PS: despite the reply ending up with your name on it, it was
intended as a general response....
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