Please let the chat window load completely before clicking, it may take a minute.
See bottom of page for chat information.
Feel free to announce a chat on the message board, in advance, or at the time of the chat.
You must have Java to use this chat room. If you cannot get Java, I am looking for a suitable HTML Chat server, if you know of one that is fast and reliable, I welcome any suggestions.
You are only required to enter a user name in order to chat. It is recomended that that is all you enter.
Please think carefully about the name you use and the information you give out. Here is an article on cyber safety.
After entering a user name, click "Ok, Connect". A list of other chatters will appear after you are fully connected. If you do not see other names, the chat room is empty.
To chat: Type in the box provided, then press enter on your keyboard.
To private chat: Highlight the person you wish to speak to's name, and check private chat. Then type and enter as usual.
To make the chat screen bigger: Press "Float" then drag out the corners of the floating chat box. You can unfloat as well. (Some people experience problems with float).
If you do not type anything at all, after a period of around ten minutes, you will be automatically disconnected. Many people hold their windows open by typing a "." every once in a while.
Click "Log Off" when you are finished chatting. If you do not press "Log Off" your name may linger in the room.