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Chrisie1
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I understand the rules of the chat room and I like it a lot.
I am a shy person though. And it takes me a little to open up to people, especially a chat room.
I know it's not a normal chat room but some people like myself, won't just come out with a question upfront.
When I started, I just looked at the chat room like being the kid at school. The fear was crazy!
It took me almost a month to even use it. Does anybody else may have the same feeling(s)?
All things considered, you know it's not like a regular chat room.
How do I open up, unless I start with a little small talk to ease my fear?
It felt that way to me and it still does a little...
Being a newbie, yes; I make a little small talk to open up to ask a question. Not to make a chatty conversation.
I just wanted to say my piece in the matter. Yet, I truly overstand the concept of the live chat room.
I am a shy person though. And it takes me a little to open up to people, especially a chat room.
I know it's not a normal chat room but some people like myself, won't just come out with a question upfront.
When I started, I just looked at the chat room like being the kid at school. The fear was crazy!
It took me almost a month to even use it. Does anybody else may have the same feeling(s)?
All things considered, you know it's not like a regular chat room.
How do I open up, unless I start with a little small talk to ease my fear?
It felt that way to me and it still does a little...
Being a newbie, yes; I make a little small talk to open up to ask a question. Not to make a chatty conversation.
I just wanted to say my piece in the matter. Yet, I truly overstand the concept of the live chat room.
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BenjisDad
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do things that you are comfortable doing. A lot of people who use chat or newbies, but most are Brand Newbies, lol. Newer than you! Things that you have experienced since you have been here, you can use that to help out another pool soul on the verge of quitting.
every little bit helps. The anxiety is real, so do not dismiss it, but as you get experience and more confidence you will be speaking with authority in the chat.
every little bit helps. The anxiety is real, so do not dismiss it, but as you get experience and more confidence you will be speaking with authority in the chat.
SteveCrozza
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rileyroman
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I agree with you, it can be overwhelming and at times lately, tempers flare so I too am staying away.
However, Kyle asked us to spend 15 minutes per day in there helping. I am finding other ways to help people though so that I am involved the community.
stay humble & kind,
riley
However, Kyle asked us to spend 15 minutes per day in there helping. I am finding other ways to help people though so that I am involved the community.
stay humble & kind,
riley
DebbieT004
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Can't say that I'm totally sold on live chat yet. I did use it today but got a bit lost with it :)
TopAchiever
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BIS, Lesson 7 on the Forum needs to be updated as this no longer exists.
Willow Tech
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Some times it happens you put a question and waited for minutes and hours. The person you asked interacting in the chat but not answering your question.
You try for the next day. Same thing happens. No other person replying either.
Is there any matrix who will help whom and when?
You try for the next day. Same thing happens. No other person replying either.
Is there any matrix who will help whom and when?
Kerjackie
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Hi, I had the same issues, I used Live Chat twice, made questions and never got answers.
BIS
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PMV
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I like this too :) I must admit I don't go into the chatroom - mainly because I am sooo easily distracted and not so good at multi-tasking ... lol ... I like to watch what's going on though. And sometimes feel a little guilty for not contributing ... lol ... but then I'm no expert so not such a big loss ... lol!
phaeton
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Great article Beverley. Never thought that you would have discovered one of my weaknesses though. Shyness! lol. Couldn't believe that until I saw your list of reasons. I am in my 7th decade and truly thought that I left my shyness behind many, many moons ago. Guess that sort of proves that we are never too old to learn. ;- d
petergillies
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mckventure
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Nicely put together! I am one of those that get caught up in chat! It's stems from my being a news junkie and not wanting to miss out on anything! LOL I have found that it's better for me to open a full view chat window then just check in and out using that full window.
A quick question for you, Coach! How long does it take you to put a resource like this together?
Great job on a great resource!
A quick question for you, Coach! How long does it take you to put a resource like this together?
Great job on a great resource!
BIS
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Thanks for the compliment. I have to control myself with Chat, or I can find it distracting me from other priorities.
I didn't actually keep track of how long it took me because I worked on it over several days in between doing other things. I probably took me about two hours - to write and another hour to do all the pictures.
I didn't actually keep track of how long it took me because I worked on it over several days in between doing other things. I probably took me about two hours - to write and another hour to do all the pictures.
petergillies
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Hi mckventure. Is this live chat you are on now? How do you open a full page for live chat?
Daniel Euergetes
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You do really beautiful work! Difficult points really tamed down. Pleasant and great learning experience!
veronica.l
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Thanks for a great training Beverly. I`m in the "English as a second language" group... Took me a long time to really get involved in WA just because of the language, today I am over that and enjoy the chat.
So if you feel like language is stopping you from getting involved in the chat and WA in general, just do it, you will not regret it.
So if you feel like language is stopping you from getting involved in the chat and WA in general, just do it, you will not regret it.
BIS
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Hi - You can either drop into the Live Chat and ask people to take a quick look at your site ( in which case you will get quite a quick response), or if you would like to open it up to more people, then post a blog asking people to review. Either way you will get some answers.
If you let me know - I'm happy to take a look
Beverley
If you let me know - I'm happy to take a look
Beverley
Labman
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Well covered, missed a couple of the mechanics like the Reply button and the Actions button but these are small problems. I might redact the Fer quote to remove the name as she asked to be purged from this system ( I would remove references to that user). And you are welcome for the screen shot.
