How do you use a chat room?

Matheno · Aug 30, 2003

1.)How can I tell If I am alone in a chat room?

There is usually a list on the right hand side of users who are currently logged in/chatting. You should see your own user nickname there. If that field is blank/you only see your name.... you're alone. The chat screen will also be void of... you know... chat.

2.) Where does the conversation get displayed?

You'll see a field of "conversation" that slowly moves upwards as users add their comments to the chat. You can't miss it. The lines of messages/comments may seem jumbled/out of synch. That's normal. It takes practice to keep up/keep the comments straight and figure out who's talking to who. Keep reading and don't feel pressured to add your own comments until you're ready. Watching/reading a chat room/forum is called "lurking".

3.)When several people are Chatting, how will I know when it is my turn to talk ?

You don't have a turn, you take one. Add your comment/response at your leisure. Just jump in!

4.)Can Chats be limited to a particular # of participants?

Yes and that's determined by the person who's set up/controls the chat room. It may be set so there's no limit to the number of ppl who can chat at a given time. It all depends on who the chat operatior is/their server.

I hope this helps, Daisy Marie. For more info, just ask here or better yet, go to your favorite search engine (I like Google) and type in some key words (for example chat basics or chat rules or chat etiquette) for further tips.

Daisy Marie · Aug 30, 2003

Hello Matheno,

Thank you so much! Your comments helped, and I appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions. Google is my favorite search engine. I am headed there next.

DaisyMarie

NICU_Nurse, BSN, RN · Aug 30, 2003

Daisy, I'm sure some of us here would be more than happy to chat with you if you just arrange the time and date. :) Please let us know if you need more help.

Daisy Marie · Aug 31, 2003

Hi NICU Nurse,

Thank You. I will keep your offer in mind. I have not had much luck lurking on professional Nursing sites. But I have only tried a few times. I did check out some sources on "Chat etiquette." I learned that I do not want to chat outside of Nursing sites. But that is just my timid "chicken" self.

Thanks again.

Daisy M.

gwenith, BSN, RN · Aug 31, 2003

Daisy Marie we don't often use the chat room as too many of use like to put out comments on the board itself. Ask your lecturer if posting here would be included.:)