- Instant messenger systems such as AOL's AIM and Yahoo build a chat network right into the system. Download the instant messenger software and install it, then look for the chat link, usually located in the friend list window under messenger. Join the chat of your choice.
- The types of chat rooms are as varied as there are people. Chat rooms may be devoted to a single topic such as gardening, politics, art or romance. Alternatively, one can create his own chat room to meet with real life or online friends.
- Chat rooms online are the equivalent of meeting places in the real world. Teachers use them to teach students, businesses use them to share information with clients, and friends use them to keep in touch.
- Chat rooms provide a place to meet without having to leave one's home. As long as a person has Internet access, he can take advantage of joining a chat room.
- Everyone in the chat room can see everything you type in a chat room. Do not share personal information such as your real name, age, address or phone number with strangers.
