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Thu Jan 28 11:07:49 2010

Online chat can refer to any kind of communication over the Internet, but is primarily meant to refer to direct one-on-one chat or text-based group chat (formally also known as synchronous conferencing), using tools such as instant messengers, Internet Relay Chat, talkers and possibly MUDs. The expression online chat comes from the word chat which means "informal conversation".

Chatiquette

The term chatiquette is a variation of netiquette (chat netiquette) and describes basic rules of online communication. To avoid misunderstandings and to simplify the communication between users in a chat these conventions or guidelines have been created. Chatiquette varies from community to community, generally describing basic courtesy; it introduces new user into the community and the associated network culture. As an example, it is considered rude to write only in UPPER CASE, because it looks as if the user is shouting. The word chatiquette has been used in connection with various chat systems (e.g. IRC) since 1995.

Cultural impact

Despite being virtual, chat can spill into the outside world . There can also be a strong sense of online identity leading to impression of subculture and even the notion of online rape . Compare Internet sociology.

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Hunterdon county a Hunterdon Central Regional High School teacher was arrested today on charges of giving sexually explicit directions in an . online chat. room to someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl, authorities said. ...

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Thu Mar 4 10:09:19 2010

Anybody know an online chat service thats safe?
Q. I really want to chat online as I tend to go online a lot. I don't want to be worried while on it though that I could be talking to a weirdo or something.Im a member of msn.Does anyone have any suggestions?
Asked by Sarah M - Sat May 2 18:31:57 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. msn is fine. if you are suspicious about someone you can block them and delete them so there is no need to worry :)
Answered by kaylah - Sat May 2 18:35:09 2009

Is there a way to tell if someone is online (chat) on facebook without logging on?
Q. There is a person I want to contact by chat, but he doesn't go on online a lot and I cannot check facebook every 30 minutes. Is there a way to be notified by mobile text?
Asked by STng - Mon Aug 10 17:07:06 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. nope.
Answered by horsebackrider - Mon Aug 10 17:11:44 2009

Are there free online chat rooms for pregnant women?
Q. I'm looking for free online chat rooms for pregnant women, if there's none, I'm just looking for free online chat rooms for anyone
Asked by luckystardream - Wed Mar 19 20:40:20 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. www.i-am-pregnant.com its great.
Answered by Gatekeeper - Sat Mar 22 20:31:29 2008

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Wed Jan 20 19:01:25 2010

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