Chat is an offshoot of the main site, and using it is a privilege users earn early on during their time here. Chat is our place for: Real-time collaboration Meeting fellow members of the community Less structured, casual (but still roughly on-topic) conversation Our chat system e...

What tools are available to moderators? Moderators are our human exception handlers and will get involved when users and room owners can’t handle a situation on their own. If flags are raised or they are notified of something, then a moderator will step in to investigate and resolve the problem....

What tools are available to room owners? Room owners are users that have some elevated permissions in a chat room. Typically, they will be the first line of defense when it comes to inappropriate content or behavior in a room. Users will look to the room owners to guide the room. The room owners...

What tools are available to regular chat users? You, as a member of the community, have the ability to help keep chat a place that is welcoming for everyone. There might be a variety of other users, including moderators and room owners, in chat with you. Users can be distinguished by the way th...