Etiquette
To make the SLP/AUD chat rooms a comfortable place, we have Etiquette and Rules we ask everyone to follow. Please abide by them when you're visiting this area. In addition, please take this opportunity to reacquaint yourself with the rules you agreed to in the Membership Agreement. We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor all chat rooms, discussion forums, and bulletin boards. Failure to comply with the Etiquette & Rules or Membership Agreement may lead to removal of your messages or termination of your membership.
As you introduce yourself and join in chat, remember that at any given time users from all over the world are logged on. It's a good idea to avoid conversation that might offend someone. The idea is to enjoy and learn from others who share the desire to experience the latest in interactive global communication.
Most SLP/AUD chats are monitored by Chat Managers who ensure that no one is abusive to other chatters. They have the prerogative of disconnecting unruly users. If you encounter someone who is disruptive, you should inform the Chat Manager on hand or report the abuse.
A couple of rules of thumb can prove useful when interacting with others in a chat room.
Flooding, or filling the chat window with lots of messages, prevents other
chatters from being able to participate in the conversation.
The same is
true for executing emotions. Although generating all of that pink text
is lots of fun, you can have too much of a good thing.
Go easy on the emotions to allow other users to interact in the room.
BY THE SAME TOKEN, AVOID USING ALL CAPS. It is the virtual equivalent
of shouting and should be done sparingly.
