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yukari
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12 Sep 2010, 2:21 pm

I visit forums often, and know, how to use them)) But I use chats much rare. I see, that WP Chat is very interesting place, but I don't understand, how to use it.. not technical question.
There is so many people in the chat, speaking about different things, and as I see, many know each other already long..
What should I do? Try to insert a word in existing discussion or simply start to telling something own, or something else?
I'd like also to know, is there any unwritten rules for IRC chat conversation. I understand general rules, like "not to use bad words" or "not discuss adult topics"... but is there any special form of etiquette? I am new to this form of conversation, and feel myself kinda disoriented..
And: How do you know who is who? so many names...



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12 Sep 2010, 6:13 pm

yukari wrote:
I visit forums often, and know, how to use them)) But I use chats much rare. I see, that WP Chat is very interesting place, but I don't understand, how to use it.. not technical question.
There is so many people in the chat, speaking about different things, and as I see, many know each other already long..
What should I do? Try to insert a word in existing discussion or simply start to telling something own, or something else?


Either. You can try striking up a conversation. Maybe wait 'til it's a bit quieter.

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I'd like also to know, is there any unwritten rules for IRC chat conversation. I understand general rules, like "not to use bad words" or "not discuss adult topics"... but is there any special form of etiquette? I am new to this form of conversation, and feel myself kinda disoriented..
And: How do you know who is who? so many names...


There is a secondary WP chatroom for talking about 'adult' stuff.

Common sense rules; don't be rude, don't be racist, don't blah blah

Maybe introduce yourself in the channel; "Hi my name is Yukari... anyone interested in (insert interest here)."

It's pretty much a free for all, so don't worry about just talking. Get stuck in.


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