| of us have interacted through virtual chat worlds | | | | Let Me Introduce You… |
| at some point in our lives. It has become an | | | | Many online chat worlds are social networking |
| important part of human interaction, even if we | | | | sites. These sites allow users to meet other users |
| don’t realize it yet. Have you heard the | | | | with whom they have something in common. |
| term “virtual chat” but | | | | Social networking in online chat worlds is a |
| don’t know what it is? Hopefully by the | | | | fantastic way for shy people to meet others. Its |
| time you have read this short article you will be | | | | also a good way for people who don’t |
| familiar with online chat worlds and understand | | | | have a lot of free time to meet people who they |
| how you can become a virtual chatter. | | | | know they have something in common with. |
| Chat Worlds | | | | When joining a social networking site you will fill |
| The internet offers a multitude of ways for users | | | | out a questionnaire and be matched with others |
| to communicate with each other. It is up to the | | | | based on your interests and profile. After being |
| individual user to determine what online chat | | | | matched with other users you have the option to |
| worlds offer what they need. Some users only | | | | communicate with them using the |
| want to communicate using chat rooms where | | | | service’s virtual chat technology. Social |
| you can send messages back and forth. Other | | | | networking sites usually utilize communication |
| users are looking for a full blown virtual reality | | | | techniques similar to those in chat rooms and on |
| experience where chat occurs between avatars, | | | | message boards. |
| (a creative, self-representation of yourself), in real | | | | Taking the Next Step: |
| time. | | | | New technology now allows computer users to |
| Leave a Message | | | | chat with other users in real time. Online chat |
| Answering machines used to give us the chance | | | | worlds have been created where users interact |
| to receive messages without being pressured to | | | | with each other and the virtual environment. |
| respond. Most people have used excuses to about | | | | These users no longer have to wait for a |
| not receiving messages as a way to avoid other | | | | response when they post a comment. Interaction |
| people. Online it’s even easier to maintain | | | | in the realm of virtual worlds is instantaneous. |
| an aloof identity. In today’s online chat | | | | As with other virtual chat worlds it is important to |
| worlds you won’t be calling but you can | | | | find a virtual reality service that offers what you |
| definitely choose whether or not to respond. | | | | want. If you are looking for simulated real life |
| The most basic of virtual chat worlds is the chat | | | | experiences do not sign on for a fantasy virtual |
| room. A chat room allows users to chat back and | | | | world. |
| forth in a manner similar to email. You can send a | | | | Upon joining this type of virtual chat world you will |
| message to another user who may or may not | | | | be required to create an avatar. Your avatar is a |
| respond. You can also chat with multiple users at | | | | representation of yourself and can be as creative |
| the same time. These types of chat rooms make | | | | as you are. You will use your avatar to interact |
| it easy to falsify your identity. | | | | with other site users. |
| Chat rooms are very popular with people who | | | | Virtual reality also allows you to interact with the |
| just want the ability to chat with someone else in | | | | virtual environment. You can own land, get a job, |
| a simple and easy to use environment. Message | | | | showcase your talents, and enjoy a virtual life. To |
| boards, where you post a message for another | | | | experience all that virtual chat worlds have to |
| user are similar to chat rooms and are also very | | | | offer you will want to join a virtual reality service. |
| popular with some internet users. | | | | |