Maybe It should be part of the training before you are given your login.
sure fozzie could fix it
regards
Agriv8
yeah I agree LOL! YOU NAZIS!
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Originally posted by Agriv8
Maybe It should be part of the training before you are given your login.
sure fozzie could fix it
regards
Agriv8
...... Now, there's an idea!!!!.....
1. Find the right chat room. Whether you are interested in unusual pets, horoscopes or classic music there is likely to be a chat room, discussion
board or forum that caters for you. Have a search to find one you like the look of.
2.
Know the rules. The site will most likely have a rules or frequently asked questions page, read them carefully. Many sites are very specific
about what is allowed and what isn't, and you don't want to start off on the wrong foot.
3.
Create a persona. To join the site you will need to input a User name. It's not necessary for this to be your real name - use any you like.
Many websites also like you to create a profile, this gives you a chance to let the other Users know a little about you - however it's not the
place to enter any personal details, not even your surname. Your town is as specific as you need to be.
4.
"Lurk" before you leap. Before you post a message, or jump into the conversation, 'lurk' a little. Get a feel for the topic
being discussed and the tone being used. This also stops you from repeating another User's posting.
5.
Be clear. When you are ready to post a message keep it to the same topic and be concise. No one will read a long involved block of text. On the
same note, don't waste peoples time by posting gibberish or by repeating yourself, this will make you very unpopular.
* If you are making a specific comment about an earlier message, include that part of the message as a quote with your response below.
6.
Use your manners. Dominating the conversation is a no no, as is making rude comments. If you wouldn't do it in real life, don't do it
on the internet.
7.
Respect grammar. Although the internet is less formal than other forms of written communication the same grammatical rules apply.
*
The only exception may be the use of acronyms such as BTW - 'by the way', LOL - 'laugh out loud' or FYI - 'for
your information'. These acronyms change and develop all the time, so keep up with the zeitgeist.
*
Never type in capitals, as it looks like you are shouting, which is rude.
*
Avoid using excessive punctuation. You may think it emphasizes your point but it can make your comments appear sarcastic, or even
condescending.
*
Read your message before you post it to make sure the meaning is clear, and to check for any mistakes.
8.
Use emoticons and smilies on occasion. Online communication lacks the tone and body language that we use to express ourselves in face to face
conversations. Therefore the use of smilies, or emoticons, are often applied to clarify the meaning of a posting. There are thousands of variations of
these, if you are not sure of a particular smilies meaning have a quick internet search. Use these sparingly, a posting littered with smilies can make
it difficult to read.
9.
Report web abuse. All web chat rooms, forums and message boards have a moderator. Report any abusive messages to them. If you are the one
posting the offending message the moderator may well eject you from the site.
10.
Keep safe. Don't give out any personal details - this includes your address, phone number, bank details, full name, passwords or work
place. Be suspicious of people who ask to meet you in person. There is no guarantee that they have been honest about who they really are.
11.
Enjoy your chat time. Approach it with a good sense of humour, a desire to make and maintain friendships and to discuss topics actively and
calmly.
yeah, but what about rule 12?
rule 12. keep your posts short and succint, noone is gona bother reading long posts especailly those copy and pasted from elsewhere. 
mango@ please tell us you didn't write all that out! 