Chat Guide
It is really important to remember that all chat must be polite. We
are very proud of our friendly atmosphere and do not tolerate rudeness,
swearing or aggression. We have a Code of Conduct and members are asked
to read and respect that.
At the bottom of your screen, you can see two white windows. The top
one is the “incoming chat”. It will show you general messages
from other people as well as messages to you. The one at the bottom
is the “outgoing chat” where you type your words, when
ready to send use the return key.
On the right hand side, there are three small buttons with drop-down
tabs:
Tabs |
Explanations |
Msgs |
Ignore for the time being |
Reply |
the drop-down menu enables you to reply to a particular member
who sent a message |
From the drop-down menu “Talk”:
Broadcast |
your message is sent to ALL members in the
club who are not sitting at a full table |
Kibitzers |
your message is sent to all those kibitzing (=watching a table
in play) |
Kibitzers at Table |
your message is sent to all those watching the same table
you do. It isn’t visible to the four players. |
Lurkers |
your message is sent to all those lurking in the particular room
you are in |
Self |
This is some sort of safety-lock. You might well want to select
it and keep your Talk-Menu set on “Self” as it will
prevent you from sending a message by accident. |
Table |
your message is sent to all the players you either
a) watch (kibitz):
Please note that it is important that kibitzers do not disturb
players or offer comments during or even after the game or
b) play with: When you are at a table, chatting, discussing
hands and systems, make sure that “Table” appears next to the TALK button. This places
your chat in front of every one, you will not need to inform opponents what system
you’ve agreed to play with your partner. |
A particular player |
The top section of your screen shows several buttons. Select “Members” and
there the last one “Show All Members Sorted By Room”.
Before sending a private message to a particular player, this filter
will enable you to make sure that your chat will NOT disrupt a
table in play. |
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In all cases it is wise to check that your chosen destination for
chat is showing opposite your typed words, before clicking to send.
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