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Title: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: bj_cardiff on Wednesday 09 September 20 06:17 BST (UK)
Hello, I recently joined this site and can see that I have 2 messages in chat, but can't access them? Is there a standard period of time before new members can use this feature or do I need to contact someone to access them? Thank you
Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: rosie99 on Wednesday 09 September 20 08:17 BST (UK)
I think that the (2) against chat relates number of people currently in chat room.  It is also showing for me as (2) and I don't use chat room.
Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: kiwihalfpint on Wednesday 09 September 20 08:27 BST (UK)
I think that the (2) against chat relates number of people currently in chat room.  It is also showing for me as (2) and I don't use chat room.

You are correct Rosie 2 people in the chat room.

Cheers
KHP
Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: KGarrad on Wednesday 09 September 20 08:46 BST (UK)
A new member also has to make at least 2 (qualifying) posts before Chat is open to them.
Same rules as the Personal Messaging system.

It's to deter spammers ;D

Certain boards don't qualify - such as Totally Off Topic.
Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: bj_cardiff on Wednesday 09 September 20 11:23 BST (UK)
Thanks everyone - I misunderstood and thought I had 2 messages in chat waiting for me to open :)
Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: rosie99 on Friday 11 September 20 16:07 BST (UK)
It is generally better if you use the boards and not the chat for your queries as it reaches a wider audience  :). We are always ready to help
Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: ThrelfallYorky on Friday 11 September 20 16:17 BST (UK)
"Chat"? Never even noticed it!
Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: rosie99 on Friday 11 September 20 17:01 BST (UK)
"Chat"? Never even noticed it!

The only time I went on I was subject to an interrogation so came out quickly  ;D
Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: brigidmac on Friday 11 September 20 17:04 BST (UK)
The chat bunch are lovely and talk about anything from weather .current affairs to research .

Its good if you are having a sleepless night or need an immediate answer because somewhere in world is usually in

Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: rosie99 on Friday 11 September 20 17:17 BST (UK)
That is also true on the Photo Gallery, Tea and Chatter room where you can see who is there and just read what is going on and stay quiet if you want to.  ;D
Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: Hannah How on Saturday 26 March 22 02:44 GMT (UK)
Thanks for this info!

May I ask, what posts qualify in order for one to access the chat?

Thanks so much, Hannah.
Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: Little Nell on Sunday 27 March 22 16:52 BST (UK)
Hi Hannah,

Welcome to RootsChat. 

New members need to make two posts on boards where they count in order to access the chatroom.  Your question was the first.

Nell
Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: LizzieL on Monday 28 March 22 14:16 BST (UK)
"Chat"? Never even noticed it!

I've sometimes seen only one person in chat. How does that work?  ;D
Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: youngtug on Monday 28 March 22 14:20 BST (UK)
"Chat"? Never even noticed it!

I've sometimes seen only one person in chat. How does that work?  ;D

Maybe you could go and ask them ;D
Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: LizzieL on Monday 28 March 22 14:21 BST (UK)
"Chat"? Never even noticed it!

I've sometimes seen only one person in chat. How does that work?  ;D

Maybe you could go and ask them ;D

Ha ha. Never thought of that !
Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: brigidmac on Monday 28 March 22 14:26 BST (UK)
Sometimes you can go to chat room and wait for other people to join some people myself included pop in then go to another page get distracted and forget they are still there .tho I'm more likely to accidentally sign myself out if I attempt to look at anything while chat is open

Also am happy to talk to myself ...will leave a message to show I've been in
Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: brigidmac on Monday 28 March 22 14:28 BST (UK)
Rosie I don't think I've ever been in ,#photo gallery tea and chatter too

Didn't realize it was interactive .I LL check it out

# I can't find it ! Does it still exist

Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: Hannah How on Sunday 03 April 22 03:40 BST (UK)
Thanks So much Little Nell!  :)
Title: Re: New Member can't access chat?
Post by: ThrelfallYorky on Sunday 03 April 22 10:12 BST (UK)
Perhaps if there's only one person in there, then they'll talk to themselves? My grandmother, whenever accused of talking to herself, used to firmly say she was always brought up to address the most intelligent person present......
TY