Hi all.
Chatting with strangers is a big part of the fun here, but it pays to keep a few simple habits. Here are the ones we see make the most difference.
Keep your real life out of the chat
- Never share your full name, address, workplace, phone number or email in public chat or in private messages.
- Keep your profile free of anything that identifies you. A nickname and a vague location are plenty.
- Use a username that you do not use on any other site.
Remember who you are talking to
However friendly someone seems, an online friend is still a stranger. People are not always who they say they are, and a convincing story is not proof of anything.
Meeting offline
We recommend that you do not arrange to meet anyone from the chat. If you decide to anyway, meet in a busy public place, tell a friend where you are going and get there under your own steam.
Use the tools
If someone makes you uncomfortable, you do not have to argue with them. Ignore them from their profile, close the private chat and let a moderator know. Our Chat Safety page has more tips.
Stay safe and enjoy the rooms.