"A single conversation across the table with a wise man is better than ten years mere study of books." ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)
First-time chatters please read the Etiquette section first so you will know what is expected, then jump in!
BTW (By The Way) learning some common chat slang terms will help you interpret others chat and let you do your own posts a little faster. While certainly not necessary, it can be somewhat helpful and fun.
24/7 | - all day |
IMCO | - in my considered opinion |
2MI | - too much information |
IMHO | - in my humble opinion |
411 | - information |
JS | - just saying |
AAP | - always a pleasure |
JIC | - just in case |
AFN | - all for now |
LL&P | - live long and prosper |
ASAP | - as soon as possible |
LMK | - let me know |
b-day | - birthday |
lol | - laughing out loud |
BCNU | - be seein' you |
NB | - please note |
BOTD | - benefit of the doubt |
NRN | - no reply necessary |
BTW | - by the way |
O&O | - over and out |
BW | - be well |
OMG | - oh my gosh |
CFN | - ciao for now |
p/w | - password |
cuz | - because |
pls | - please |
D/C | - don't care |
POTB | - pat on the back |
DIL | - daughter-in-law |
- quick question | |
DMI | - don't mention it |
SIL | - son-in-law |
FGS | - for goodness sake |
SO | - significant other |
FTTB | - for the time being |
SOW | - speaking of which |
GGG | - gotta get a grip |
thx | - thanks |
GTR | - got to run |
TTFN | - ta-ta for now |
hehe | - laughing |
TTYL | - talk to you later |
HTH | - hope this helps |
YSW | - yeah, sure, whatever |
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The Chatroom mimics actual conversation. However, instead of speaking to one another, you type at your keyboard. It is online conversations in real time where everyone who is logged in sees what everyone else is typing.
There are designated hosts; a chat schedule is posted here every Sunday; and an email is sent daily to the COPD Email List with a schedule for the following day.
To join in chatting, check the Schedule below, then if the time is right, click the appropriate link to go to the chat login page.
In the first box type your name followed by a dash
then State/Country/Province
(ex. Jane-TX).
Doing so lets other chatters know where you're from and it gives a basis to open conversations.
You can ignore the password space, it's for hosts only.
Then check the box marked
Log in as guest, and finally, click on Login. That's it.
When you arrive at the login screen, you can add to your favorites for easy return.
Glad to have you join in!
click here to enter the Chatroom when on your pc
If you experience any difficulty, you can check here to see if you have the appropriate software.
You can also try the link below.
click here to enter the Chatroom when on your mobile devise
If you have tried both the links above and are still experiencing difficulties, next look at the FAQs below.
If you are still experiencing difficulties check here, someone else may have encountered the same problem and have a solution for you.
The chatroom is provided for people involved with COPD to chat with other COPD people and hosts are available to assist chatters during specific hours of the day. However, hosts are not required; all are encouraged to go to the chatroom any time it is open - you may well find others in there. The chatroom is open every day, almost all day - closed only from midnight to early morning (when spammers are active during the witching hour).
We also have a daily Mobile Chat Schedule if you are using iPad/iPhone or Android device.
10:30 am ET 9:30 am CT 8:30 am MT 7:30 am PT 3:30 pm UTC |
2:00 pm ET 1:00 pm CT 12:00 am MT 11:00 am PT 7:00 pm UTC |
7:00 pm ET 6:00 pm CT 5:00 pm MT 4:00 pm PT 12 am UTC |
11:30 pm ET 10:30 pm CT 9:30 pm MT 8:30 pm PT 4:30 am UTC |
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Monday | Open | Open | Joyce-ON | Traci-NE | |
Tuesday | Open | Open | Open | Open | |
Wednesday | Open | Open | Joyce-ON | Open | |
Thursday | Open | Open | Open | Open | |
Friday | Open | Open | Open | Traci-NE | |
Saturday | Open | Open | Open | Traci-NE | |
Sunday | no scheduled chats |
Quick Reference | |||
3am | Eastern | We use WorldTimeZone.com for our time zone reference. | |
08.00 | UTC | If you don't find what you need on the map below, | |
8am | London | you can find more detailed information on their web site. | |
10am | Isreal | ||
12pm | Baghdad | Click here to access WorldTimeZone.com - US time zone map | |
1:30pm | Kabul | Click here to access WorldTimeZone.com - World time zone map | |
4pm | Singapore | Click here to access WorldTimeZone.com - Military time zone map | |
7pm | Sydney | Click here to access EveryTimeZone.com - zones in relation to yours | |
on the same day! | Click here to access WorldTimeBuddy.com - a time converter app |
USA Time Zones:
Pacific Standard Time Mountain Daylight Time Central Standard Time Eastern Standard Time
The policies for behavior in the chatroom are basically the same as for all COPD Support programs.
Keep in mind, because of the popularity of chats, the number of visitors to the chatroom fluctuates, and a little common sense and common courtesy will go a long way toward helping make the Chatrooms enjoyable for all.
Chat Types:
Unless stated otherwise, all chats are an Open Chat, which is neither subject limited nor controlled by special protocols.
A Topic Chat is where a subject, the topic, has been pre-selected for the chat session.
A Focused Chat is where a relevant subject is raised during the chat session.
Both the Topic and Focused Chats are controlled by special protocols - hosts apply special rules to insure the subject is addressed without disruption.
The following special protocols may be called upon by the Host during Topic or Focused chat sessions. They establish measures so that the host can provide the maximum amount of information and answer the most questions during the time allotted. A non hosted free chat session will be held immediately after the close of any subject session for those who may want to visit with their neighbors. This protocol is similar to others used in online classrooms. Essentially, during subject oriented chat, the host has the floor at all times and no one is allowed to speak unless called on. There are no greetings to late arrivals nor are private messages to the entire group allowed.
There is a system (protocol) for indicating your desire to talk.
The Host will advise when protocol rules are in effect and when they are lifted.
During protocol, you must be recognized by the host to speak.
? If you want to ask a question, type a question mark and send to the group.
?? If you want to make a follow-up question on the answer being given,
type a double question mark and send to the group.
(The host may not acknowledge your question at this time if they need to move on)
! If you want to make a comment, type an exclamation point and send to group.
After being recognized, you may ask your question or comment to all participants and after that is answered, you may ask one more question or make one more comment regarding the original question. If you have an unrelated question or comment, you must wait until it is your turn again.
// After you have directed your question or comment to the group,
send a double slash to let everyone know that you are through.