A New Beginning for SeahawkChat.com
Welcome to SeahawkChat.com, where the 12th man, the Seattle Seahawks organization, and our Seahawk social media family come together. We have an ambitious vision for this website, one that will introduce a unique virtual Seahawk city where our Seahawks family can gather and interact through various virtual mediums.
Building a Virtual Seahawk City
Our vision for SeahawkChat.com includes a live “internet chat relay” IRC chatroom, complete with topic activity and discussion channels. We also plan to offer a live 24/7/365 Seahawks sports radio, plug and play Seahawks podcast and film libraries, group game playrooms, private on-demand individual chatrooms, and anything else our community could offer. It’s an ambitious plan, but one that we believe is possible with the support of our dedicated Seahawks family.
While this vision may have seemed daunting at first, there were moments when I contemplated throwing in the towel. However, being a Seahawks fan since 1976 has taught me the importance of always believing and never quitting. I have faith that when we trust and support each other in good times and bad, anything is possible. My persistence and determination, fueled by my obsession with the Seahawks, have also played a significant role in making this vision a reality.
However, the road to creating SeahawkChat.com hasn’t been without its challenges. When migrating my websites to a new server, fate intervened, and the migration crashed, resulting in the loss of SeahawkChat.com. The most significant loss was the 5000 members we had earned over more than 5 years. It was a bitter pill to swallow, but I recognized it as fate and God’s way of challenging me to begin anew.
So, I rolled up my sleeves, dug my heels in, and became more determined than ever to succeed. For God’s sake, for my own sake, and ultimately for the sake of my Seahawks family, I knew I had to persevere. I’ve worn many hats in my work life, including designing websites for small businesses. As retirement became imminent and my health issues started to build up, I realized it was the perfect time to embark on this project. I had been planning it for years, but the time, funds, and commitment required were beyond my reach until now.
Now, I have everything I need except the funds, but I’m determined to make do and find a way. Perhaps selling virtual beers and cups of coffee in the live group chatroom and channels will help fund this endeavor. If anyone with deep pockets wants to contribute to a good cause, we welcome your support.
Join Us in the Live Chatroom
If you’re reading this, I invite you to register and join us in the live chatroom at https://seahawkchat.minnit.org//hawktalk?embed. Together, let’s build the virtual Seahawk city we’ve always dreamed of, where our Seahawks family can come together, share their passion, and connect in a meaningful way. Let’s show the world what it means to be a part of the 12th man and the Seahawk community.
