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Just as in real life, there are some things that you do and some things that you don't do in chatting.
If you are relatively new to chatting, reading the following will help you understand the unwritten rules or "etiquette" of chat, and help you to communicate with others.
Don't talk in CAPITAL LETTERS
In a chatroom, using a lot of CAPITALS or UPPER CASE is seen as shouting.
Many people find it annoying when a user types entirely in capitals.
Don't join a chatroom and then leave without saying something.
It is considered impolite to enter a chatroom and then leave without saying something.
Don't idle or lurk in a chatroom
When you are in a chatroom, do take part in the conversation.
If you are going to be away from your computer for a short time, tell the other users.
If you are a beginner, be polite and say something like, "I am new to chatting.
Can I watch quietly for a few minutes?"
Be patient
Try to be patient and wait if a user is slow to respond to you during a conversation.
Remember that this is a person and they may have other things to do at the same time.
Don't use excessive colors/ASCII art
Don't use large multi-line ASCII art or excessive colors.
In some chatrooms it could be considered a flood and you might be kicked out.
In smaller chatrooms, ask if you are welcome.
When you enter a chatroom that has only a few users, ask if it is a private chat, and if you are welcome there.
Be friendly. Be polite. Be considerate
Remember that these are real people you are chatting with.
They may have different opinions to you and come from very different cultures.
Treat them properly and respect their opinions, and they will treat you the same. No illegal activity. No minors under 18 years of age or where applicable by governing laws.
This Chat Room may be unmonitored at times.
Use at your own risk.
When participating in a Chat Room or Forum, never assume that people are who they say they are, know what they say they know, or are affiliated with whom they say they are affiliated with in any chat room, message board, or other user generated content area.
Information obtained in a Chat Room or Forum may not be reliable, and it is not a good idea to trade or make any investment decisions based solely or largely on information you cannot confirm.
We cannot be responsible for the content or accuracy of any information, and shall not be responsible for any trading or investment decisions made based on such information.
Please keep in mind that whenever you give out information online, that information can be collected and used by people you don't know.
This site can not guarantee the security of any information you disclose online; you make such disclosures at your own risk.
Contact Information
yourgovernor.org welcomes your questions or comments regarding chat room etiquette. If you believe that yourgovernor.org has not adhered to chat room etiquette, please contact yourgovernor.org at: contact@yourgovernor.org
If you are relatively new to chatting, reading the following will help you understand the unwritten rules or "etiquette" of chat, and help you to communicate with others.
Don't talk in CAPITAL LETTERS
In a chatroom, using a lot of CAPITALS or UPPER CASE is seen as shouting.
Many people find it annoying when a user types entirely in capitals.
Don't join a chatroom and then leave without saying something.
It is considered impolite to enter a chatroom and then leave without saying something.
Don't idle or lurk in a chatroom
When you are in a chatroom, do take part in the conversation.
If you are going to be away from your computer for a short time, tell the other users.
If you are a beginner, be polite and say something like, "I am new to chatting.
Can I watch quietly for a few minutes?"
Be patient
Try to be patient and wait if a user is slow to respond to you during a conversation.
Remember that this is a person and they may have other things to do at the same time.
Don't use excessive colors/ASCII art
Don't use large multi-line ASCII art or excessive colors.
In some chatrooms it could be considered a flood and you might be kicked out.
In smaller chatrooms, ask if you are welcome.
When you enter a chatroom that has only a few users, ask if it is a private chat, and if you are welcome there.
Be friendly. Be polite. Be considerate
Remember that these are real people you are chatting with.
They may have different opinions to you and come from very different cultures.
Treat them properly and respect their opinions, and they will treat you the same. No illegal activity. No minors under 18 years of age or where applicable by governing laws.
This Chat Room may be unmonitored at times.
Use at your own risk.
When participating in a Chat Room or Forum, never assume that people are who they say they are, know what they say they know, or are affiliated with whom they say they are affiliated with in any chat room, message board, or other user generated content area.
Information obtained in a Chat Room or Forum may not be reliable, and it is not a good idea to trade or make any investment decisions based solely or largely on information you cannot confirm.
We cannot be responsible for the content or accuracy of any information, and shall not be responsible for any trading or investment decisions made based on such information.
Please keep in mind that whenever you give out information online, that information can be collected and used by people you don't know.
This site can not guarantee the security of any information you disclose online; you make such disclosures at your own risk.
Contact Information
yourgovernor.org welcomes your questions or comments regarding chat room etiquette. If you believe that yourgovernor.org has not adhered to chat room etiquette, please contact yourgovernor.org at: contact@yourgovernor.org