Before joining set up an email account for online use. Chat rooms are divided into two types moderated (you are being monitored for inappropriate language, queries
or behaviour) and unmoderated. It is standardto have to log in with a user name, id and password. The chat board is split into two parts - general public area and
chat rooms. Pick a topic and join in. Move the conversation to a private chat room to chat one on one.
If you log in but are not active you will be classed as a lurker. You may find yourself lurking for your first few visits, to gain a better understanding of the board
and its' participants. Join in when you can even if it just to say Hi. Do not be afraid to slow the pace down if you think things are moving too quickly and never give
out your personal details in general access areas. Give out your personal information when the time feels right to you.
Do read user profiles, keep a notepad handy - e-mail addresses, user names and true identities can be hard to keep track off, also set up a folder on your computer for
received details. Always ask before sending e-mails, pictures or files. Always ask before phoning.
