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@X38│ @X3EHelp: @X3F(CHAT) TSCNET Chat @X3B│@X0B
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This command allows you to chat interactively with one or more users
that are currently on the system.
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Subcommands
@X0BA Available for chat. @X03By default, you are available for
chat when you log into the bulletin board system. If
you have made yourself unavailable for chat, you may
make yourself available for chat again by using this
subcommand. When you logoff, your chat status will be
used on your next call as well.
@X0BG Enter group chat. @X03Use this subcommand to begin
chatting with other users on the system.
@X0BU Unavailable for chat. @X03When you use this subcommand,
you make yourself unavailable for chat. This means
that other callers will not be able to call you into
group chat. When you logoff, your chat status will be
used on your next call as well.
# You may use the channel number of the channel that you
want to join as well, but only as a parameter. (i.e.
'CHAT;33' will join chat and take you directly to
channel 33.
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Description
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Node chat allows 2 or more people to communicate with each other across
separate nodes of the BBS. When you are in chat, you may select any of
the available 255 channels to chat with other users. If another user
is available for chat you may request that they chat with you.
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Entering Chat Mode
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When you execute the CHAT command and then select G for group chat you
will be put into group chat mode.
You will then be asked what channel you would like to chat on. If you
compare this to a CB, you can pick any of 255 channels to chat on.
Each channel could be talking about different subjects. To get a list
of the currently active channels, you can press L at this prompt. If
you were called into chat, CHAT will automatically default to the
correct chat channel.
Now, you will be at in Chat. Type /HELP or /? for help on Chat Commands.
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@X0FUsing Chat Commands
@X03 There are many commands available within Chat. To use a command instead
sending text to other nodes, start the line with a '.' or a '/'.
Type /? or .? for a listing of available commands. Type /? <command>
for command specific information.
@X0FChatting With Other Users
@X03
Once you are in a channel you may begin typing. Anyone else in that
channel will see what you type when you press return.
See the /HELP for further information.
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