chatroom ettiquette

[lumberjim]

This is mainly directed at BigV.

But...I'm bringing it up on the main board so that it can be referenced later, and so those that might want to come chat can see it.

This is not a rule book....I've no more right to dictate the actions of other chatters than anyone. What follows is MY OPINION of good chat ettiquette.

The main irritations in chat are 2:

1. Lurking. We have all pretty much agreed that people that come into chat and won't share their real identity should be booted immediately. Using cute names is fine, but when you are asked who you be....spill or be kicked, and/or banned.

Also, when you leave, log out. V has a very annoying habit of logging into chat, and then just ......? is he sitting there reading(eavesdropping) without participating in the conversation? Has he left and is just leaving it up so he can monitor it later? It makes me uncomfortable. I know some others feel the same. I've asked him to stop, but he refuses. I don't want to limit your rights to chat, V but you're doing it WRONG.

Chat is like being at the pub. would you want a silent non participant hanging out behind you all night?

2. Drama. We've all broken this one. If you want to spat with some one in chat, open a private window/tab. just click their name in the list and select private message, and then tell them to check tabs in the main room.


/rant