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Online chat can refer to any kind of communication over the Internet, but is primarily meant to refer to direct one-on-one chat or text-based group chat (formally also known as synchronous conferencing), using tools such as instant messengers, Internet Relay Chat, talkers and possibly MUDs. The expression online chat comes from the word chat which means "informal conversation".1
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Chatiquette
The term chatiquette is a variation of netiquette (chat netiquette) and describes basic rules of online communication.2345 To avoid misunderstandings and to simplify the communication between users in a chat these conventions or guidelines have been created. The chatiquette varies from community to community, in general it describes basic courtesy, introduces new user into the community and the associated network culture. As an example, it is considered rude to write only in UPPER CASE, because it looks as if you are shouting.
The word chatiquette has been used in connection with various chat systems (e.g. IRC) since 1995.67
Cultural impact
Despite being virtual, chat can spill into the outside world 8. There can also be a strong sense of online identity leading to impression of subculture and even the notion of online rape 9. Compare Internet sociology.
Software and protocols
The following are common chat programs and protocols:
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Chat programs supporting multiple protocols:
See also
- Chat (disambiguation)
- Chat room
- Collaborative software
- Live support software
- Online dating service
References
- ^ chat - Definitions from Dictionary.com
- ^ IRC Chatiquette -- Chat Etiquette
- ^ Chatiquette - guidelines for chatting online
- ^ UITS - Instant Messaging Chatiquette - University of Arkansas
- ^ Using the Internet for Active Teaching and Learning, Steven C. Mills ISBN 0131105469
- ^ Electronic Discourse - On Speech and Writing on the Internet - 3. INTERNET RELAY CHAT DISCOURSE
- ^ CNET reviews - comparative reviews - chat clients - chatiquette The Internet Archive
- ^ Michael Herman. "Chat room user guilty of web rage".
- ^ Regina Lynn. "Virtual Rape Is Traumatic, but Is It a Crime?".
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