VLA: Chat Management 101 Date: 06/25/96 Time: 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm ET Location: VLA Workshop Trainers: VLA CWC Assistant: VLA Shell Class Four: Practice Session Participating Cadets: CllgeDoc, Host Note, HostSong, NOVL Heart, PoltcsDi, UGF VinceF *********************************************** Host Note : Hi. VLA Shell : Hi Note :) Sorry - I was IMing in the background Host Note : No problema. I was off getting my tissues, etc. VLA Shell : Good :) Carolyn should be here any minute too! Host Note : I bothced the OSW assignment but am confident that I now know the proper format. botched. VLA Shell : No problem - the best way to make sure is to keep a copy of the OSW template handy on your hard drive! Host Note : That is in fact what I have now done. VLA Shell : Good -- see you know what you're doing!! :) Host Note : I have yet to give an OSW, so I guess I'll improve as the guests in my room become more surly. Hi, Song!! VLA Shell : Hi Song :) HostSong : Hi...I sent E-mail to TOSSTaff1 yesterday VLA Shell : On IrishDream? Host Note : uh-oh. HostSong : Someone cam into our room when I was hosting Sunday night using name OSW ADvise VLA Shell : Good for you!!! Did you give a fantastic OSW to the snert?! Host Note : Then you did the right thing. HostSong : Didnt have profile, didn't say anything..neither did I Nor any members, then left in3 minute Host Note : What was it that snert stands for agin? Sexual, Narcoleptic... VLA Shell : Just a sec, I'll find it for you Note! Song - snerts almost, without fail, never have a profile! Host Note : Eviscerating... Rotten HostSong : He/she was out so fast, I didn't have a chance...got a note back from TOSStaff Host Note : Thug! VLA Shell : Good Song - was it the "form letter" or were they more specific? HostSong : I know there is a legitimate member using name OSWSing..maybe his/her initials No, just saying it had been taken care of and thanking me VLA Shell : Hmmm - must have had it for a long time then 'cause I don't believe the CAT people would allow an... OSW in the name now! Good - at least they acknowledged the TOS mail!! Host Note : Those are not her intials, though. Just checked. I wonder how many of us forgot that today's lesson was earlier> Looks like a bunch. VLA Shell : That certainly might be a possibility!! CWC is on her way - I talked to her on the phone just a little while ago :) HostSong : I'm early for everything....us control freaks are that way Host Note : Thanksfully, I have a very large supply of Diet Dr Peppers for today. thankfully. VLA Shell : Kewl Note - so do I!!! I'm the same way Song -- it just about makes me nuts when I'm even running 5 minutes late! HostSong : I have ice water...huge glass...and diet cherry cok for when that runs out coke Good speller, bad typist Host Note : I am married to achronic late-person. VLA Shell : Excellent! This is a long class but you'll be surprised just how quickly it goes! Host Note : a chronic HostSong : That also is a control trick Host Note : It is? VLA Shell : My husband is the same way Note and sometimes it makes me nuts (even after 15 years of marriage) ;) HostSong : I think so.. Host Note : I have little fits whenever she does it. VLA Shell : I usually tell him we have to be somewhere about 15 minutes before we're due -- then he's on time ;) HostSong : 15 years....beginner (41 years as of Saturday) Host Note : Hello, Vince UGF VinceF : :::shuffling in late::: VLA Shell : Awesome Song!! Host Note : 41 years- omigod!!! VLA Shell : Hi there Vince :) UGF VinceF : Hi, all! :) HostSong : he says we've has 12 happy years of marriage...12 out of 41 isn't bad Host Note : 5 for me. (2nd marriage) VLA Shell : <----we started later ;) Didn't marry until we were in our mid thirties! HostSong : Note...I see you are a cat person Host Note : Yes, we have 3 VLA Shell : We do too Note! Along with 2 dogs and 3 parrots - LOL HostSong : I'd love to have more than 1...husband not an animal person, but l cat is OK Host Note : My first wife was the bird person. UGF VinceF : afk VLA Shell : Really Note - what kind? HostSong : Had a wonderful parakeet once Host Note : We had one for 5 yrs, but we have recently adopted these 2 orphans we found. VLA Shell : Parakeets are incredible little birds!! Host Note : Lovebirds and conures. VLA Shell : Oh my Note - noisy ones - LOL Host Note : Tell me about it. Notice I am on my 2nd marriage now. HostSong : Don't get birds with cats...you'll end up with happy cats and a pile of feathers Host Note : LOL UGF VinceF : bak VLA Shell : Song - all of my cats are scared to death of the birds!!! HostSong : Are you off for the summer, Note? VLA Shell : But then I have a Macaw, Amazon and African Grey -- big beaks ;) HostSong : My cat is afraid of everything Host Note : from schoo- yes. From life- almost school VLA Shell : ROFL HostSong : What are you dong this summer? doing Host Note : Composing 3 pieces and doing a lot of swimming in the pool HostSong : What kind of pieces VLA Shell : Hi CWC!! :) Host Note : 1 opera, 1 piece for 3 cellos, i piece for solo viola and prc. VLA CWC : Hi! I am very sorry.. ::still in "class starts at 4pm" mode:: :/ ::waving:: :) VLA Shell : I think a number of our cadets are late because they think the class starts at 4pm :( HostSong : What is the opera about? Host Note : Hi, Cwc! VLA CWC : eeek! I can empathize with them, Shell! :) Host Note : The Evacuation of Dunkirk. Its for BBC televsion television HostSong : Wonderful....let us know when it will be on here Host Note : LOL- if we're still alive!! CWC- do you plan to wait until everyone arrives? HostSong : I hope we will be done at 6:30...want to go to a summer sing(read through of 2 pieces VLA CWC : Note, I was just IM'ing with Shell about that... I think we need to begin... HostSong : Faure Requiem tonight and Mozart Mass in C minor VLA CWC : And hopefully everyone else will join us soon! UGF VinceF : Thanks, CWC Host Note : If so, I'll be afk for a few minutes... Oops. then I wont VLA CWC : Thanks to all of you for your patience! :) Before we begin our fourth and final session of... the hosting course, did anyone have any questions... on any of the material we've covered so far? >ga Host Note : /ga UGF VinceF : ga HostSong : /ga VLA CWC : : I mentioned in the e-mail reminder that you... should prepare for today as if you were preparing... for an actual chat. This is because the session... today is less of a class than a practice session. It was designed to give you an opportunity to... *apply* the knowledge and skills you've been... learning in this course. I won't be talking too... much today; you'll be doing most of that! ;) : In the first half of the session, we will have... some "warm-up" exercises which will give you... chances to practice: - Greeting and Bidding Farewell - Answering Questions - Issuing OSWs (On Screen Warnings) Then, after a short break, we'll return to... open the VLA Workshop Chat and give each of you... a chance to take the helm for a little while. Then we'll wrap up the session! : In order for this to work, we'll need to lay down... ground rules before beginning each warm-up exercise... or having you host on your own. Please read these... directions carefully and ask questions if you... aren't sure you understand or it isn't clear. :) : Does anyone have any questions? >ga Host Note : /ga HostSong : /ga UGF VinceF : ga VLA CWC : : Warm-Up Exercise #1: Greeting/Bidding Farewell Our first warm-up exercise today will be for... greeting and bidding farewell to guests. This may seem to be a really easy thing to do,... but it is also essential to a good chat. : Just to recap, a good greeting contains these... elements: 1. Their screen name (spelled correctly) 2. The room/chat name 3. A welcome/invitation to stay and chat 4. An update on what you are currently discussing. : #1-3 are best given together on one line. #4 works well when given on the same line as #1-3... or on a separate line after the initial greeting. : Here's an example: VLA Linda, welcome to the VLA Workshop! Join us as we... practice our greetings. :) : And another: VLA Angel! You've found the VLA Workshop! Pull up a desk... and sit a spell. :) Right now, we're discussing greeting and... bidding farewell to guests in a chat. : Now, because I don't have a million accounts and... computers to sign-on with and bring into this... room, we'll have to simulate folks arriving and... departing. I'll do this by impersonating the... OnlineHost, like this: : OnlineHost: Member123 has entered the chat. OnlineHost: Member123 is leaving the chat. : Those of you on the PC platform should find this... a good simulation, but Mac folks will have to... pay extra attention as they are not used to... seeing this announcement line. : Now, your goal during this warm-up session is... to greet and bid farewell as quickly as you can... to every "member" that enters this room. You should be able to do it within 15 seconds of... seeing them enter. And you should be able to do... this correctly (include the right information... in the right format). The name of the room is... the "VLA Workshop" and our topic is greetings. : BTW - *no* autogreeters are allowed! : Let's do one to make sure everyone understands. :) : OnlineHost: JaneDoe987 has entered the chat. UGF VinceF : Hi, Jane...welcome to the VLA Workshop... Host Note : Hi, JaneDoe987! Welcome to the VLA Workshop!! :)} HostSong : JaneDoe 987 Welcome to VLA UGF VinceF : chat a while!! :) HostSong : workshop Host Note : We are discussing greetings. HostSong : We're discussing greetings VLA CWC : : OnlineHost: JaneDoe987 is leaving the chat. HostSong : Bye, JaneDoe987....come again Host Note : Bye, JaneDoe- come again! UGF VinceF : Thanks for stopping by Jane....here again next week! VLA CWC : : Good job! Now, let's practice at this for a few... minutes. Remember, you need to keep up with the... arrivals and departures in the room. If you get... behind, greet several folks at once to catch up. Let's begin! : OnlineHost: Kimmikay has entered the chat. Host Note : Hi, Kimmikay- welcome to VLA Workshop UGF VinceF : Welcome to the VLA Workshop, Kim.... Host Note : We are discussing Greetings. UGF VinceF : we are discussing greetings as in HI! :) VLA CWC : OnlineHost: JenuineOne has entered the chat. Host Note : Hi,JenuineOne- welcome to VLA Workshop. HostSong : Welcome to VLA Workshop Kimmikay and Jenuine One Host Note : Wea are discussing greetings. HostSong : Talking about greeting membes UGF VinceF : Hi, One...the VLA Wkshop is talking greetings!:) VLA CWC : OnlineHost: Epoh has entered the chat. Host Note : Hello, Epoh- welcome!! We are discussing greetings. VLA CWC : OnlineHost: Kimmikay is leaving the chat.OnlineHost: JenuineOne is leaving the chat. HostSong : Epoh, Glad to have you in VLA Workshop...talk is about greetings VLA CWC : OnlineHost: NumbersMan has entered the chat. UGF VinceF : Here's Epoh!!!!!....join our greeting discussion in the VLA Workshop. HostSong : Bye, Kimmi and Jen...hope youhad fun Host Note : Bye, Kimmi and Jenuine- come back soon! VLA CWC : OnlineHost: CarleyT has entered the chat. UGF VinceF : Bye, Kim and Jen...thanks for coming. Host Note : Hi, NumbersMan- welcome to VLA Workshop! We are discussing greetings. HostSong : NumebrsMan Joiin us discussing greetings inVLA Worksho[ VLA CWC : OnlineHost: Epoh is leaving the chat. Host Note : Bye, Epoh- come back soon! UGF VinceF : Say Hi, to Numbers and Carley....this is the VLA Wkshop! VLA CWC : OnlineHost: Kid Cyber has entered the chat. Host Note : Helo, CarleyT- welcome to VLA Workshop!! UGF VinceF : Bye Epoh... HostSong : Carley T Welcome to VLA..wkshop Kid Cyber too...talking about greetings Host Note : Hi, Kid- welcome to VLA workshop HostSong : Bye Epoh Host Note : Wec are discussing greetings. VLA CWC : OnlineHost: ShyGuy11 has entered the chat. Host Note : Hello, Shyguy11- welcome!! VLA CWC : OnlineHost: NumbersMan is leaving the chat. Host Note : We are discussing greetings. UGF VinceF : Hi, Kid...join our greeting talk here in the VLA Workshop. Host Note : Bye, Numb- come back soon! HostSong : Shyguy11 Glad you came to VLA Workshop...Bye Numbers VLA CWC : OnlineHost: CarleyT is leaving the chat. UGF VinceF : Hello, Shy guy and Bye Numbers.... HostSong : Talk is about greetings Host Note : Bye, Carley T- come back soon VLA CWC : OnlineHost: ShyGuy11 is leaving the chat. HostSong : Nighty night Carley...come again UGF VinceF : Welcome to the VLA Wkshp!:) Host Note : See ya, ShyGuy!! HostSong : Bye Shyguy...don't be a stranger VLA CWC : OnlineHost: Kid Cyber is leaving the chat. UGF VinceF : Good night Carley and Shy. and Kid...try us again! HostSong : Kid Cyber...see you again we hope Host Note : Bye, KidCyber- come back soon. VLA CWC : Great job! :D Host Note : ! VLA CWC : ::looking at all the smokin' fingers:: :D UGF VinceF : :::pant pant pant::: VLA Shell : <----clapping for great cadets!! VLA CWC : Note? :) Host Note : Wheeew! VLA CWC : LOL! HostSong : Wecome to VLA Workshop Host Note : /ga HostSong : all typed in and ready to go /ga VLA CWC : Great! : Warm-up Exercise #2: Questions Now, let's practice answering questions! This one will be easy -- just pretend I represent... your members and answer my questions as quickly... as you can. If you do not know the answer to... one of my questions, try to refer me to somewhere... I might find the answer or use another technique... to help me out. :) : Your goal is to provide an answer or response to... me as quickly as you can. I won't give you a time... limit on answering questions as that can vary... depending upon the difficulty of the question. : When you have finished answering a question or... replying to it, please type ">ga". : Let's do one question to make sure everyone... understands how this works. : How can I find out how long I've been online... for this session? >ga UGF VinceF : CWC...when you sign off you will see your total time. ga HostSong : Sorry, I don't know...it used to tell you on 2.3, but 3.0 doesn't...does anyone know? Host Note : Try Keyword: Clock, VLA Cwcw VLA CWC : Note has it right! Keyword: CLOCK will tell you how long you've been here. :D VLA Shell : Also, Keyword: Online Clock works as well ;) HostSong : Thanks Note, I didn't know that UGF VinceF : CWC....you can also click on the Clock on your toolbar. Host Note : Lucky guess. VLA CWC : Vince, that works on Windows folks... Mac folks don't have the clock, I think. :D Hi, Di! :D VLA Shell : Welcome Di :) UGF VinceF : Yeah for windows!!:) VLA CWC : : Okay, now let's do some more. :) : HostSong : ? VLA CWC : Where can I check my bill? >ga (Song, will get your question after this round) :) UGF VinceF : CWC...click on Member Services in your opening screens...... PoltcsDi : Hello Everyone! HostSong : Keyword: BILLING Host Note : Try Member Services, VLA CWC. UGF VinceF : then check your Acct Statement and Current Billing. ga Host Note : /ga HostSong : /GA VLA CWC : Keyword: BILLING, or Member Services will work. :D Di, we're just doing an exercise... answer as if you were answering a VLA Shell : Hi Doc!! VLA CWC : member's question. :D CllgeDoc : Hi Shell VLA CWC : Hi, Doc!! :D : Who is Steve Case? >ga Host Note : he He is the President of AOL, VLA CWC. /ga UGF VinceF : CWC....Steve is the prexy here at AOL. You can read his monthly letter, too! HostSong : He is the owner of AOL...but you don't have to bow PoltcsDi : He is Uncle Steve to me & he can tell you who he is...go to Keyword: Steve :) VLA CWC : : Steve Case is currently Chaiman of the Board... and CEO. He is no longer President of AOL. He is also *one* of the founders. :) Actually.... As of *today*, Steve is President again! :) Host Note : ! VLA CWC : Song, did you have a question? >ga UGF VinceF : ::::taking bows::: VLA CWC : (Sorry to have forgotten you!) HostSong : I clicked on clock and nothing happened PoltcsDi : ! VLA CWC : Ok, I'm not sure why, but Keyword: CLOCK should work.. is that working ok for you? HostSong : I'll try VLA CWC : Ok :) Let me know.. >ga HostSong : Yup...keyword clock workds fine VLA CWC : Great! Note? :) Host Note : re: Steve: see there? /ga VLA CWC : ::grin:: Host Note : I had answered that he was pres. and- he is./ga VLA CWC : hee! Sure is. :D Di? :) PoltcsDi : You asked me to answer as we do in my forum...we all, members & otherwise, Host Note : ? PoltcsDi : refer to him as Uncle Steve.....sometimes TOS reminders are easier that way! HostSong : ! VLA CWC : That's cool, Di! :) Note? :) Host Note : Is there really a Keyword- "Steve?" HostSong : I just did Keyword Steve and got Invalid keyword VLA CWC : I just tried it, and I get "invalid keyword" for that one... VLA Shell : Nope :( PoltcsDi : I used it be4 the upgrade...I suppose it still works... Host Note : Thanks. /ga PoltcsDi : guess I'll have to change what I say now! VLA CWC : Gotcha, Di... could be a keyword for older platforms only! HostSong : ! VLA CWC : Thanks for mentioning that, Note & Song! Song? :) HostSong : Clock icon also gives time on line VLA CWC : Yes, it should, but folks tell me that on the Mac there is no clock icon, so we have to be careful. :D HostSong : OIC VLA CWC : :) Ok, another one! :) WB, Di! :D : What does GMTA mean? >ga PoltcsDi : whoops... HostSong : Great minds thing alike PoltcsDi : ! Host Note : It means... Great Minds Think Alike, CWC. VLA Shell : <----reminding cadets to "address" the person who questioned! Good Note :) UGF VinceF : CWC....great minds think alike. ::::back from notebook of short terms::: VLA CWC : Thanks, Shell! :) CllgeDoc : CWC: Since we're all GM, we're T-ingA ! :: building on previous responses:: VLA Shell : LOL Doc! VLA CWC : ::grin:: UGF VinceF : :::yukkers:: VLA CWC : Di, after your answer, >ga with your comment too :D PoltcsDi : I just did Keyword: Steve Case....screen went to his letters.. and then bumped me...I didn't take it personally! ga UGF VinceF : I got it, too, Di!:) HostSong : Maybe he did VLA CWC : Ok, great Di! PoltcsDi : ! CllgeDoc : brb VLA CWC : Di? :) Everyone needs to respond to each of these questions, btw, even if everyone else already gave the right answer. :) PoltcsDi : not a comment just an exclamation point. VLA CWC : Ok :) : How do you become a host? >ga HostSong : If you are intersted, contact Host Cece, our room monitor who started this room Host Note : CWC, You need to ask the supervisor of this area about that and he/she will give you some info. /ga UGF VinceF : CWC....email the supervisor of the area in which you wish to host...good luck! HostSong : OK. CWC? VLA CWC : Okie, Song. ;D UGF VinceF : CWC....host names can be found on Opening screens and in message boards. ga PoltcsDi : Back in Jan or Feb I told a host onscreen that I wanted to be one...I contacted a CllgeDoc : bak PoltcsDi : whoops, I was ans your ? as it referred to me...you want my ans to a member? VLA CWC : Okie... Doc, here is the current question.. UGF VinceF : ? VLA CWC : : How do you become a host? >ga ::grin:: Yes, that's it Di! :D CllgeDoc : CWC: We have a spot to volunteer on the main College Online screen. :D PoltcsDi : :::duh!:::I tell the ?er that I will refer their name to my supervisor.... VLA CWC : Great! Di, you can just act as though I'm the person asking the question, and address the answer to me like I'm a regular member. :D Thanks! Sorry for the confusion there :D Nextie... : How do I ignore chat in the room? >ga PoltcsDi : CWC, I'll refer your name to my supervisor and they will contact you, thanks! VLA CWC : Thanks Di! {{{}}} :D HostSong : VLA CWC .Double clock on person's name, then click ignore button.. PoltcsDi : CWC & Room if you wish to ignore someone there is a feature for that online.... HostSong : click CllgeDoc : CWC: Double click on the person's name in the people list, then press Ignore. Host Note : CWC: Just push the "ignore button after selecting the name of the person whose comments you with to igno re. :) UGF VinceF : ::::not understanding the Q::: PoltcsDi : double click on that person's name then click the ignore button...try it if you need t o VLA CWC : Vince, the question was asking how to "ignore" a member in the chat room. UGF VinceF : Gotcha! VLA Shell : Di - Be sure to "address" the person asking the question so they know you're answering them :) UGF VinceF : CWC....double click on person's name and then click on Ignore. ga HostSong : ga VLA CWC : Great! :D UGF VinceF : ? VLA CWC : Vince? :) Host Note : ! UGF VinceF : Can one ignore the whole chat? PoltcsDi : Thanks, CWC, I do forget to do that sometimes... VLA CWC : :D VLA Shell : LOL Vince! You could always leave the room ;) VLA CWC : Vince, I'm not sure they'd want to! LOL PoltcsDi : especially when my answer goes into a second line.. VLA CWC : Vince, they could minimize the "room" window, or leave I guess! :D PoltcsDi : CWC ! UGF VinceF : Sounds reasonable, Shell!:)) VLA CWC : :) Note? :) Host Note : The Double-click doesn't work for Mac. VLA Shell : ! VLA CWC : eek! Shell? :) ::hoping Shell knows a better way for Mac folks:: VLA Shell : Note - yes it does, but you must have your "people" box open :) (doin' it right now!) Host Note : You first go into "people"- then selct the name, then press "ignore." PoltcsDi : ? VLA CWC : <--learns something new every day :D Thanks, Shell & Note! Host Note : No, Shell- if you double click the name you get IM box. VLA CWC : Di? :) VLA Shell : I'm sorry Note - this is "ignoring" isn't it!! Yes, you're correct - click on the person and press... ignore! Sorry :) Host Note : :) PoltcsDi : Oh man does that explain something to me....How do you open the People Box?... Host Note : Click on it. PoltcsDi : I don't have a Mac VLA CWC : Thanks, Note! So a Mac person would have to click the "People" box, choose the member's name, and select "Ignore", correct, Note & Shell? :) >ga VLA Shell : Di - On a PC there's a name list on top on the right - find the person's name and double click on... Host Note : Correcto. /ga PoltcsDi : Double click or just click? VLA Shell : it. Try it now for me! Note is right CWC - I was still on IMs -ROFL VLA CWC : Ok, great! :D Thanks, Note! Host Note : I tried it- it works. PoltcsDi : I know how to do the PC, but I guess the Mac'ers are the ones who have probs... when I explain how to do it. VLA CWC : Yes, that's good to know! VLA Shell : <---will explain via IM to Di :) VLA CWC : My macro says "double-click" so I even need to change mine to address Mac folks. Thanks, guys! :D : How do I ignore IM's? >ga (Thanks, Shell:) HostSong : VLA CWC : Bring up an IM screen. In TO box, type $im_off...be usre to use lower case UGF VinceF : CWC...send person a message "$IMoff" (no quotes, tho). HostSong : then send PoltcsDi : As you would send an IM, address yourself & do $im-off CllgeDoc : CWC: You can turn IM's off by typing $IM_off in an IM to yourself Host Note : Was there a question? UGF VinceF : :::forgot the underline:: CllgeDoc : ::forgot the lowercase:: VLA CWC : Note, yes... "How do I ignore IM's?" Host Note : !!! !! VLA CWC : Note?:) Host Note : I had you on "ignore!!!" sorry :))) VLA CWC : ::grin:: ::thinking that's not a good thing to do to a trainer:: ROFL!!!! :D Host Note : CWC: Send an IM to this address: $IM_off". VLA CWC : Ok!... PoltcsDi : ? Host Note : It was during my experimenting with the ignore function! LOL /ga VLA CWC : You can address the IM to screenname, $im_off and then just click "available" also. Di? :) PoltcsDi : Is that case sensitive? VLA CWC : LOL, Note! Di, I've always been told to use all lowercase, yes... VLA Shell : ! PoltcsDi : thx,,>ga VLA CWC : (never tried using CAPS though ;D) Shell? :) CllgeDoc : ? VLA Shell : If any of you use macros - this is an excellent one to put into your program! VLA CWC : Shell, yes... very good thing to do! Doc? :) CllgeDoc : CWC: you said 'also' in the last message. Could you clarify the first option? ::confused:: VLA CWC : You can either "Send" the IM... or just click "Available"... CllgeDoc : But it's always in the address section? VLA CWC : Sorry about that Doc! Doc, the $im_off goes in the "To:" part of the IM, yes. Host Note : brb CllgeDoc : Thx \ga VLA CWC : :D : Warm-up Exercise #3: OSWs : Last but not least, we should practice our... OSWs, or On Screen Warnings for TOS violations. You learned a lot about TOS and OSWs in your... last class, and had a chance to practice some. : We'd like to give you some more practice as... knowing when to issue OSWs can be a little... tricky, as I'm sure you've already noticed. ;) : As before, you will need to reply to the chat... with an appropriate response, which may or may... not be an OSW. You should have *some* kind of... reply, however. : Your goal is to reply within 30 seconds of seeing... the chat on the screen. Remember, your OSWs... should be kept to *one* chat line. When you have... made your response, type ">ga." : Please be sure you have your "Vulgarity Guidelines"... document handy for a reference. :D : The name at the beginning of the line... is the member who is "talking". :) : Are there any questions? >ga PoltcsDi : ga VLA CWC : Note, are you back yet? :) UGF VinceF : ga CllgeDoc : ga Host Note : bak HostSong : ga VLA CWC : Cool! :D : Here we go! : DorkBoy: Hey, ass hole! Fuck you! >ga UGF VinceF : Dork...vulgarity is a violation of the Terms of Service. Please read at Keyword:TOS PoltcsDi : VLA CWC, Vulgarity is a violation of AOL's Terms of Service. Please stop now and HostSong : DorkBoy: Vulgarity is against TOS . Please read now, Keyword: TOS CllgeDoc : CWC, vulgarity is a Terms of Service violation. Stop and read them at keyword: TOS. Host Note : VLA CWC: This kind of language ia violation of the TOS you have agreed to. Please go to Keyword: TOS PoltcsDi : review them at Keyword:TOS thank you UGF VinceF : ga HostSong : wooooops....I mean LVACWC Host Note : /ga HostSong : ga CllgeDoc : ::incomplete name, minus 15 pts.:: ga VLA CWC : ::grin:: Yes, please be sure to address the correct name on these. :D UGF VinceF : Ouch! VLA CWC : Great job though! VLA Shell : Note: without the type of violation, the OSW would not be approved :( VLA CWC : : Next we have: Host Note : VLA CWC: This kind of language is a violation of the TOS you have agreed to- please go Keyord: TOS. VLA CWC : : SuperSnert: July, I like your name. I'll bet that you're a slut. >ga (Eek, you're right Shell! I missed that.. thanks!) Host Note : VLA- Why don't you lighten up on Supersnert, OK? /ga UGF VinceF : SuperSnert......please watch out for terms that may be offensive. HostSong : VLA CWC Harassment of a member is against TOS. Read them now at Keyword:TOS CllgeDoc : SuperSnert, stop harassing others. It violates our Terms of Service. See Keyword: TOS. UGF VinceF : ::::I need some context on this one::: PoltcsDi : SuperSnert: please don't harass others in the room..if you have questions please review Keyword:TOS ? VLA CWC : You would be correct in warning this for harassment or vulgarity. Di? :) Host Note : ? PoltcsDi : doesn't "bet" fall into the guidelines w/ "Think" etc...he didn't actually call her that? VLA CWC : Di, he's still targeting a specific member and it could be considered harassment. Most definitely is vulgarity though, no matter how you look at it. :) PoltcsDi : Ok...thankx...I see.. VLA CWC : Note? :) Host Note : Would you warn this immediately or just begin with a Friendly Reminder? VLA CWC : Note, if it was me, I would warn this. :) Host Note : OK. /ga VLA CWC : (me hosting, that is) :) HostSong : VLA CWC: m Sorry VLA CWC : : Nextie: : JerkeI: H JerkeI: e JerkeI: l JerkeI: l JerkeI: 0 JerkeI: ! >ga (no prob, Song! :) Host Note : CWC: Scrolling is not encouraged here. :) UGF VinceF : Jerkel....Hi, but be reminded that scrolling violates your terms of service. HostSong : VLA CWC: Please don''t scroll ....it upsets room PoltcsDi : Jerkel, we welcome you, but the scrolling made it hard to figure out what you were saying! VLA CWC : Howdee, Evans! :) VLA Evans : Hey, Carolyn! VLA Shell : Hi Evans ;) CllgeDoc : Jerkel: Hi and welcome. It'd be better not to cause scrolling with your hello, though. VLA Evans : (Hey, Shell and everyone else!) VLA CWC : You would be correct in giving a friendly reminder here... since it was not over 6 lines, it wouldn't be warnable. :) ::secretly wondering if "warnable" is really a word:: ::grin:: : Another one: : ToiletMan: . ( } ToiletMan: . === /\\ ToiletMan: . | | / /\\ ToiletMan: . |__| L_==n ToiletMan: . L|) || ToiletMan: . )( |L ToiletMan: . Got to take a dump... brb >ga UGF VinceF : ToiletMan....this violates your terms of service for vulgarity. Please read Keyword:TOS. HostSong : VLA CWC: Srolling and vulgarity are against TOS..read now at Keyword:TOS Host Note : ToiletMan: This is vulgarity and not permissible under TOS. Please go to Keyword: TOS. CllgeDoc : ToiletMan: Hope your mother didn't see that! This is a family oriented service! PoltcsDi : ToiletMan,vulgarity is a violation of our Terms of Service.Please read at Keyword:TO S UGF VinceF : ::::who takes the time to design this stuff, anyway!!::: PoltcsDi : You wouldn't believe it if I told you, Vince! VLA CWC : You would be correct in warning this for either scrolling or vulgarity.. LOL, Di & Vince. :) Decide on one thing to warn for, though. Choose one or the other, and warn for it. :) : Nextie: HostSong : ? VLA CWC : : IL2Drive: I can't believe that the DMV was closed this afternoon. What a bitch! >ga Host Note : IL2Drive: Naughty language! :) HostSong : Ouch, VLA CWC...my ears!!! UGF VinceF : IL2Drive, try to avoid using terms that may be offensive to other chatters. VLA CWC : (Song, I promise not to forget you this time. ;D) PoltcsDi : IL2Drive, tone it down please...this is a "family" room, you know ! HostSong : OK CllgeDoc : IL2Drive: ::washing out your mouth with soap while I clap my hands over my ears:: VLA Evans : (::wondering how many pairs of hands Doc has:: VLA CWC : Great! :D VLA Shell : ROFL!! CllgeDoc : ::Doc's trying to get used to using his template :: VLA CWC : A friendly reminder is sufficient here. :) PoltcsDi : ROLF!! VLA CWC : LOL Evans :) UGF VinceF : ....and he's typing, too! What a guy! VLA CWC : ::cheering for Doc & all of ya:: LOL PoltcsDi : I need him in my room...! VLA CWC : : Another one: : Hacker666: This host sucks! OSO Sucks! AOL Sucks! JaneDoe987 sucks! >ga VLA Shell : Song has a question, doesn't she ? UGF VinceF : Hacker666, harrassin is against your Terms of Service. Please read Keyword:TOS! HostSong : VLA CWC: Vulgar language is against TOS...read at Keyword:TOS please VLA CWC : Shell, thanks! And I promised not to forget!! ;X CllgeDoc : Hacker666:stop harassing others. It violates our Terms of Service. See Keyword: TOS PoltcsDi : Hacker666, personal harrasment of another member is against AOL's Terms of VLA Shell : Hi Heart :) PoltcsDi : Service. Please stop now and review them at Keyword: TOS Host Note : Hacker666: Harassing other members is a violation of TOS. Go to Keyword: TOS and review these. VLA CWC : You'd be correct in warning this for harassment or vulgarity. :D Song, >ga with your question! ::begging forgiveness:: :) HostSong : Why is it wrong to warn for more that one violation at a time if they exist? VLA CWC : Howdee, Heart! :) NOVL Heart : hi : VLA CWC : In TOS training, we teach that if something could be considered more than one type of violation, to warn for the worst one. :) HostSong : ? VLA CWC : I'm not sure of the exact reason for that... Shell, do you have a specific answer for that question? >ga VLA Shell : There are violations which are considered... to be worse than others... For example - vulgarity is, in the opinion of... CAT a greater "sin" than say solicitation... But, either way, and OSW, properly issued... will still go against the members record... and that's the main purpose of what you're... trying to achieve :) ga VLA CWC : Ok.. HostSong : Thanks, /ga VLA CWC : And on the "why you shouldn't cite more than one violation in your OSW"... I would think that the CAT team expects the host themselves to make a judgment call at the time of the violation. That way there's no question about it.. later. Shell, is that pretty much what you were saying? >ga VLA Shell : Yuppers! And any OSW... that is issued with more than one violation... is automatically denied :( ga VLA CWC : That's what I thought, just wasn't sure of the reason... Thanks a bunch, Shell! :) Song, did you have another question too? :D >ga HostSong : Nope VLA Shell : ::::curtsey ;)::: VLA CWC : Ok, great! : And the lastie for now: : Huckster: Hey, anyone wanna buy a modem real cheap? Only $100! >ga HostSong : Please don't try to sell things here, VLA CWC PoltcsDi : Huckster, there are places for sales but this isn't one of them. Please check Key CllgeDoc : ? Is this on topic or a disruption? UGF VinceF : Huckster.....no biz allowed here on AOL, please. PoltcsDi : word:TOS, thanks, :) NOVL Heart : We have some messages boards in our area for that if you wish to take a look CWC. :) Host Note : Huckster: Soliciting business here could be a TOS violation. Go to Keyword: TOS, now, please.:) VLA CWC : Doc, we're in a public chat room setting here. :D UGF VinceF : ::::trying again:: Huckster, there are other places to buy and sell here on AOL. CllgeDoc : Huckster: This room is not for commercial purposes. Go to keyword TOS to see what's OK. VLA CWC : Ok! You would be correct in warning this person for solicitation... Referring the person to Keyword: CLASSIFIEDS (where they can place... a free ad), or to your forum's "advertising folder" in your message boards (if... VLA Shell : ! VLA CWC : there is such a folder) would be ok too, if it's the first instance of solicitation. Shell? :) UGF VinceF : Thank you! VLA Shell : I have always been a bit lenient on this one... I find that if I remind someone they seldom repeat... but if they do - then I issue an OSW :) ga VLA CWC : Same here too, Shell. Very good point! :D NOVL Heart : :>) VLA CWC : : Well...it's time for our break. Meet back here in five minutes or at... 17:06 on the AOL clock! >ga Host Note : ok HostSong : /ga UGF VinceF : afk CllgeDoc : afk NOVL Heart : have some catch up for me? VLA CWC : Heart, yes... :D Heart, Shell is sending you the log of the first part of class. :D NOVL Heart : thnx HostSong : bak UGF VinceF : bak VLA CWC : afk for a sec :D Host Note : bak CllgeDoc : bak HostSong : ! VLA CWC : bak Song? :) HostSong : I just looked at ... Keyword:Classifieds....fascinating I also just tested Swift Keys VLA CWC : Sure is! :D Neat! Did you like it? CllgeDoc : Yea, Song, there's only several 1000 posted daily! HostSong : I thing so think VLA CWC : :) PoltcsDi : While we're on break may I thank HostSong & VLA Shell for being great Cyber-buddies? VLA Shell : Are we ready guys and gals ;) VLA CWC : ::grin:: : Welcome back from break!! :) Just to make sure everyone is with us, can you... type ">ga" if you are here? HostSong : :::::Blushing and batting her eyes::::glad to be of service Host Note : .ga VLA Shell : :::blush::: Thanks Di :) UGF VinceF : ga HostSong : /ga PoltcsDi : ga NOVL Heart : /ga CllgeDoc : /ga VLA CWC : : Now let's give you each a chance to practice... hosting on your own, if only for a little while. :) : Going in the order I put you in, you will... each take the helm of this "chat" and become... the host for 5-10 minutes. : You will be responsible for greeting, bidding... farewell, answering questions, keeping the chat... going, and keeping the peace. This will include... giving friendly reminders or warnings if necessary. : While one person is hosting, the rest of us will... act as members in their chat. We should all be... regular, friendly members, however -- please... don't pretend to be a Snert or ask many questions. : Please note that I *will* pick one person to... act like a Snert and one person to ask questions,... but I will do this in a random fashion and only... let that person know via IMs. You should treat... this as a regular chat unless I tell you otherwise. : When you arrive on the scene to become the host,... you should interact with the host that came... before you and make it clear to your members that... a change in guard is taking place. The same holds... true for when you leave. Thank your guests and... introduce the new host. : If you are one of the folks who is *not*... the current host some of you should leave and... reenter the chat room about 10 seconds... later. This will give each host some practice... with their greets and good byes. : Are there any questions before we figure out the... order in which you'll go? >ga Host Note : /ga PoltcsDi : ga HostSong : /ga UGF VinceF : ga HostSong : ? VLA CWC : Song? :) HostSong : Does the room have a particular focus....music, etc VLA CWC : Song, it can be any topic.. you get to choose. :) HostSong : ga CllgeDoc : ga VLA CWC : : Ok, now I'd like each of you to roll one... 100-sided die. To do this, simply type this... into the room: "//roll -dice1 -sides100"... without the quotes. ;) : (cut and paste works *very* well) : Go ahead and roll 'em! >ga OnlineHost : HostSong rolled 1 100-sided die: 6 Host Note rolled 1 100-sided die: 82 UGF VinceF : 50 OnlineHost : CllgeDoc rolled 1 100-sided die: 71 PoltcsDi rolled 1 100-sided die: 32 VLA CWC : Vince, try copying & pasting from my line above... UGF VinceF : :::totally in a fog::: NOVL Heart : that makes two of us :>) VLA Shell : Vince - just type in your box the following... OnlineHost : VLA Shell rolled 1 100-sided die: 50 VLA Shell : oops... VLA CWC : "//roll -dice1 -sides100" VLA Shell : then hit return ;) NOVL Heart : "//roll-dice-sides100" VLA CWC : hee! ::thinking Shell just wanted to get to roll too:: LOL! OnlineHost : UGF VinceF rolled 1 100-sided die: 70 VLA Shell : DO NOT use the quotation marks :) UGF VinceF : :::huh?::: VLA Shell : I got Vince's 50 - LOL OnlineHost : NOVL Heart rolled 0 100-sided dice: NOVL Heart : lol VLA CWC : Vince, you did it ok.. Heart got it too! Thanks Shell :D VLA Shell : Gotta roll a Number though Heart ;) Please put a 1 where you had a 0 ;) VLA CWC : ::grin:: CllgeDoc : UGF VinceF : :::not ready for local casino openings::: VLA CWC : Thanks Shell... It would have been a minute before I noticed. ;X LOL Vince! Heart, try again... watch the spacing... "//roll-dice-sides100" wwoooopps... wrong line there "//roll -dice1 -sides100" OnlineHost : NOVL Heart rolled 0 6-sided dice: NOVL Heart : I give ha VLA CWC : ::cheerin' Heart on:: You can do it, we're all cheerin' ya on.. :) HostSong : Yay, Heart VLA CWC : (use my second line, above...) (I copied the wrong line the first time) CllgeDoc : ::ya gotta have Heart, all ya really need is Heart!:: UGF VinceF : Let' go, Heart! Let's go, Heart! Let's go, Heart! :::on and on::: OnlineHost : NOVL Heart rolled 1 100-sided die: 28 PoltcsDi : Olympic Heart....coming down the finish line....come on Heart! HostSong : Yay, Heart Host Note : Yayayay!! PoltcsDi : Yeaaaa! VLA CWC : Yayaayayy!!!!! :D VLA Shell : Kewl!!! VLA CWC : Ok, give me a minute, brb :D UGF VinceF : ::::toughest part of the class::: VLA Bill : (Hey! :) ::sneakin' in and sittin' in the back bein' quiet:: ) NOVL Heart : sorry guys to hold you up got some powertool problems :* Host Note : LOL VLA Shell : Hi {{{Bill}}}** CllgeDoc : ::also sneaking to back of room not to be called on...:: VLA Bill : :) Hey {{{{{Shell!}}}}}} PoltcsDi : Heart, everyone w/ PT is having a problem now...the upgrades, etc.. VLA Bill : Hey {{{{{CWC}}}}}} ;) ::Bein' quiet again:: ;X NOVL Heart : Lost my macros on my last 30 upgrade :( VLA CWC : Hiya Bill! ;D Eek, Heart, sorry to hear that. :/ CllgeDoc : Bill: You're from Milwaukee? You're A-OK!! VLA CWC : Ok! :D : We'll go in this order: 1. HostSong 2. NOVL Heart 3. PoltcsDi 4. UGF VinceF 5. CllgeDoc 6. Host Note HostSong : (lucky me) UGF VinceF : #4 in the list, but #1 in your___________! VLA CWC : :D : There's just one more thing I need you to do... before I can "graduate" you from this course. I'd like you to write a room report based on... your 5-minute practice chat. : Send the report to me and CC: VLA Shell. When you send that, I'll send your certificate... and confirmation of your graduation to your supervisor. Pretend we are your coordinators and you want... to tell us how your chat went. : Fill in your times just as if it were a real chat. Put down the names of who came, any TOS... violations you had, and what you talked about. : You do *not* have to fill out an OSW report if... you had TOS violations -- you did that for your... last assignment and I'm satisfied you understand... how that is done. : In the comment section of the room report,... I'd like you to tell me what you thought of the... entire Chat Management 101 hosting course. Give your thoughts, comments, complaints,... compliments and suggestions. This will... help us improve the course for future students. : Any questions? :) >ga UGF VinceF : ga HostSong : ? PoltcsDi : ga VLA CWC : Song? :) Host Note : /ga HostSong : I see the next course is 3 seesions, not 4. Something left out? sessions VLA CWC : Song, starting next month, the CLC (Community Leader College) will be doing the TOS Training for all hosts. The VLA will continue doing the other three sessions. :D Ok! I'd like to introduce to you our first host, HostSong! Welcome, HostSong. :D HostSong : Thank, you VLA CWC Gland you're all joining Classical Chat...THE place on aolfor classical Music HoSt Note, Cllge Doc Thank you for joining Classical Chat. Host Note : Hi, Host! What's up, everyone? HostSong : We're talking about our favorite singers now...who are yours? UGF VinceF : Hi, Note! CllgeDoc : Glad to be here! Host Note : Singers? I guess I like The 3 Tenors. They rock. VLA CWC : Oooh, I love Warren Zevon. :) UGF VinceF : Anita Baker is #1 for me! NOVL Heart : Hey HostSong!! Where can I get a date around here? How bout' you!! VLA CWC : They sure do, Note :D PoltcsDi : My favorite singer is Peggy Lee. How many of you remember her? HostSong : I like Domingo better than Pavarotti VLA CWC : Di, I got to meet her once! :D Host Note : "Fever in the morning..." UGF VinceF : Peggy....a real torch! NOVL Heart : Did yah hear me hostie??? VLA CWC : You do, Song? I like Pavarotti a lot :D LOL HostSong : NovL Heart....perhaps you should try one of the member rooms we talk music here CllgeDoc : HostSong, can you tell me where to check my account? PoltcsDi : VLA CWC, I am so jealous!! She is the best.."Is that all there is, my friend...." HostSong : Well, Peggy's good...but not really classical UGF VinceF : Is Peggy still alive, Di? HostSong : Cllge Doc...try Keyword:BILLIng CllgeDoc : OK, thanks! :) PoltcsDi : No Vince, I don't think so...oh wait! Didn't she sue Disney for 101 Dalmations? UGF VinceF : sorry, I didn't know this was just for highbrows!! PoltcsDi : I think that was just a year or two ago, Vince... VLA CWC : She was so nice, Di. One of my (and my Pop's) favorites. :D HostSong : UGV: as far as I know she is UGF VinceF : Di, I did not here the Disney story you're alluding to... PoltcsDi : VLA CWC, were you a child & your dad took you to see her? VLA CWC : I was very young, yes :D HostSong : UGV...do you like classical music at all? UGF VinceF : I dug the Three Tenors shows on public TV....but that is about it! HostSong : Varian Welome to Classical Chat VLA CWC : Hi, Varian! :D Varian : why thank you, Song! :) HostSong : We're talking about singers...you have any favorites? Great, UGV Varian : Classical singers? Ummm.... CllgeDoc : Vince: That's pretty good. Enjoying all that vibrato is more than some buffs can take! PoltcsDi : Host, is this just Classical Chat? Peggy Lee doesn't qualify, does she? HostSong : We can talk about anything...but mostly we talk about classical music Host Note : She's a classic in my book! CllgeDoc : But Di, she sure sang some 'classics,' right? HostSong : She sure is! Host Note : GMTA. UGF VinceF : She was a classy dresser, too! PoltcsDi : Way to go!!Host Note, CllgeDoc!! Varian : Barbra Streisand? UGF VinceF : LOL, Note!:) Varian : Beverly Sills. :) VLA Shell : {{{{Varian}}}}** PoltcsDi : Varian, Streisan is a classic, allright! Varian : {{{{Shell}}}} oh, and {{{{CWC}}}} :) HostSong : Streisand does some sort-of classical stuff...like Alloyd Webber songs Varian : I love Barbra. :) UGF VinceF : What makes a classical singer different from a "non-classical singer" , Note? HostSong : Sills was a grat singer and had the sense to leave while she was still great PoltcsDi : HostSong, do you ever go to concerts live? (I don't guess you would go any other way!) HostSong : Sills has such a sense of humor...she said she lost weight becauise they put her on Varian : Sills helped introduce me to opera...I hadn't had much interest in it before her. :) HostSong : compact discs Varian : ROFL Song! HostSong : I do go to a lot of concerts...mostly vocal Host Note : VGF: Duhhh- I dunno, do you? HostSong : NOVL heart Thank you for joining Classical Chat. Varian : She is definitely an interesting person to listen to...song or speech. :) Host Note : A certain kind of training, I guess. UGF VinceF : It seems to be the type of music they sing.....opera vs. non-opera! Host Note : Well, gotta go... see y'all later!! PoltcsDi : HostSong, do you have to dress up? is it always "upscale" & lotsa $$? HostSong : Anyone like Bartoli...I think she is great, andso young...plentyt of time toimprive Bye, Host Note...come again Varian : Streisand is non-opera, but she has a kind of operetic "way" about her. HostSong : Not for the concerts I go to Varian : Is operetic a word? HostSong : Re.welcome Host Note Host Note : I think is operatic. Varian : maybe it's operatic? HostSong : Operatic sure is a word Varian : gmta! :D CllgeDoc : Varian : ut-oh. ;) CllgeDoc : HostSong : Music joke: there are three kinds of musicians: tose who can count and those who can't Varian : *LOL* :) Host Note : LOL (Just got it.) Varian : hey, this reminds me of a chatsound....*opera* VLA CWC : :D Varian : Anyone else have that one? :) PoltcsDi : Oh, man, that is just great, HostSong.....!! Host Note : not I. Varian : or I should say...anyone else want that one? I'll send it out. :D Host Note : I'd like to have it, Varian. HostSong : Well, folks time to toss the key to NOVL Heart, your host for the next 2 hours NOVL Heart : Welcome to Your business Live! I'm Amy your host for this evening. Varian : On the way, Note :) Hiya Heart! :D UGF VinceF : Hi, Amy! Host Note : Thanks. PoltcsDi : Hi Amy...did you bring fresh coffee? NOVL Heart : Tonights topic is the Food Industry. Anyone Hungry? Yes PoltcsDi.:::brewing:::: :>) HostSong : Do you work in the food industry, NOVL? NOVL Heart : No Song, I just host this part of the Industry chat hour .:>) UGF VinceF : :::just finishing bag of Gardetto's::: HostSong : OIC Host Note : Hi, everybody!! PoltcsDi : evidently I'm thirsty, Amy! does that count..ah 1,...ah 2 Varian : I'm hungry. :D NOVL Heart : Have any of you been to a great coffee house lately? Varian : <--doesn't do cawfee HostSong : I'm worried about Olestra(phoney fat)...how can we avoid it...it has bad side effects Host Note : me neither. UGF VinceF : How do I figure out how long I have been online here at good ol' AOL? NOVL Heart : How about a smoothie Varian :>) Varian : what's a smoothie? :) NOVL Heart : UGF you can use Keyword Billing for that information. PoltcsDi : No, Amy, but I just got a coupon for Starbucks' Cappuchino Ice Cream! UGF VinceF : 13th Street CoffeeHouse in Omaha was nice! Varian : hiya Evans! :) VLA Evans : Re's everyone! Hey, Varian! Varian : I like chocolate ice cream. NOVL Heart : Welcome VLA EVans. Pull up a chair and join us! Host Note : See ya later, buys!! Varian : bye Note! UGF VinceF : Heart, what does BILLING have to do with how long I have been online? Huh? HostSong : Got to go guys...you're making me hungry VLA Evans : Thanks, Heart! NOVL Heart : Thanks for joining us tonight song.:>) VLA Evans : Sorbet, anyone? PoltcsDi : whoops, I was punted! do I get credit for that? Varian : I think the food industry need to really wise up. NOVL Heart : Why is that Varian? VLA Evans : So I guess you like Wise brand chips, eh, Varian? VLA CWC : Ackk! LOL Di :D () () () Varian : Do you know what they're doing these days just to get you to buy things? NOVL Heart : Welcome Back Host Note! UGF VinceF : What is "sorbet" ? Host Note : Thanks, NOVL!! Varian : They assume everyone is worried about fat, so they stick a "fat free" Host Note : Good question- what *is* sorbet? VLA Evans : Vince, it's somewhere between sherbert and iced fruit juice -- only better. ;) Varian : labet onto their product, even if it's just the normal product anyway. HostSong : Sorbet is non-dairy frozen dessert////I recommend coconut....yum NOVL Heart : USF I will be happy to get you some information later on your billing questions. Varian : And people buy into that! They're so stupid! UGF VinceF : Thanks, Heart! VLA Evans : This is true, Varian. I wonder what labels they'll stick on foods made with "Olestra." HostSong : Unfortunately, fat make food taste good Varian : They think just because it says "fat free", it means it's good for you. PoltcsDi : I'm serious Amy...I want credit for the time I lost...do I get credit? VLA Evans : Song, raspberry, strawberry, and lemon are my favs. ;) Varian : Healthy food is healthy food. It doesn't need a stupid label on it. NOVL Heart : Your right Varian. Its a real trick of the trade :>) CllgeDoc : Ever had Fat Free Margarine? Tastes like pure s***!! Varian : I eat anything, myself...well, anything with flavor to it. UGF VinceF : Eat a normal amount of normal food and you will be normal, right? Host Note : I had it ...once. NOVL Heart : Poltcs I would suggest you write to billing and tell them about your problem..OK ? Varian : Doc, I know exactly what you mean! VLA Evans : Varian's particularly fond of Mexican food. ::ducking:: HostSong : You sound like a tasty morsel, Amy Varian : ::thwapp:: Evans! PoltcsDi : OK, Amy....thanks. I'll do that... VLA Evans : I tend to go somewhere between all out fat and fat free, myself. Varian : Mexican food is a way of killing yourself slowly. CllgeDoc : Slowly? VLA Evans : Varian, as do foods high in fat or salt. Varian : If I wanted to kill myself, I'd sooner jump off the Hancock building. NOVL Heart : Thats wonderful news Varian LOL Host Note : Hey- watch it. Im from El Paso! Varian : Note, it's okay to be from there...you can eat whatever you like. :) VLA Evans : Note, so how do you feel about Pace hot sauce? Host Note : Tell my cardiologist that!! I like Pace. VLA Evans : LOL, Varian! Even chinese food! Varian : But I don't need to stick fire into my throat to know it's gonna hurt! Food shouldn't hurt ya to eat it. CllgeDoc : brb - have to take a s***... VLA Evans : I feel no pain. Host Note : Go to South India sometime... PoltcsDi : I had a kid once who ate dirt..! UGF VinceF : Agreed, Varian! VLA Evans : Doc, you've been eating that fat free stuff again? Varian : People think it's so **cool** to do Taco Bell. UGF VinceF : Your own kid, Di? Varian : They think they're "cultural". CllgeDoc : Worse that s****! NOVL Heart : Spicey food is great.. What about the garlic issue? Good for the heart? Varian : And that's just so stupid! VLA Evans : Di, I ate a kid once who tasted like dirt. CllgeDoc : ::oops "than":: Varian : Garlic is good for ya. VLA Evans : Taco Bell is nasty, though! Gross! Varian : You ate a KID? VLA Evans : Good, too, Varian. ;) PoltcsDi : Yes, my OWN child...liked dirt better than okra, Vince! UGF VinceF : Taco Bell, yummy!! Varian : Did he say he ate a KID? VLA Evans : Well...yeah. They told me it was lamb, but I know the difference. HostSong : Garlic is good period...no such thing as too much garlic CllgeDoc : afk Host Note : Lots of kid-eating in Mexico, so I'm told. VLA Evans : This was gross. Lamb isn't. PoltcsDi : VLA Evans, eating goatmeat again, huh?! VLA Evans : LOL, Di! Varian : Note, that is GROSS! VLA Evans : That doesn't say much, though. Okra's pretty nasty. NOVL Heart : No way VLA EVans ! Yuck Host Note : No- its good!! Varian : Oh man, this conversation SUCKS! VLA Evans : Heart, it just depends how it's done. It's really gross at times, too. HostSong : I bought okra once...no one would eat it UGF VinceF : What is the derivation of the term "hungry"? Host Note : They marinate it so much that it doesn't much taste like anything! Varian : I can't believe you people are talking about eating KIDS! VLA Evans : As long as it doesn't blow goats, Varian, I think we're okay. Host Note : Baby goats, of course. We eat baby pigs and baby cows... Varian : What's sex got to do with it? NOVL Heart : Well folks it looks like our topic is coming to a close tonight . VLA Evans : Lambs eat oats, and does eat oats, little lambs eat ivy. Kid'll eat ivy, too. Varian : You're having sex with goats??? VLA Evans : Sex sells, Varian. Host Note : LOL UGF VinceF : ....and baby peas, baby limas,... NOVL Heart : Hear Comes our new host. Welcome PolitcsDi! Host Note : Thereyago. Varian : This place sucks1 PoltcsDi : Hello everyone! Host Note : Hi, Poltics- whats the topic??? UGF VinceF : Hi, Di! CllgeDoc : Hi PolDi HostSong : Good...he has a VLA Evans : None is always nice. ;) PoltcsDi : Our topic tonight is Politics....anyone have anything on their mind? Host Note : I have PoltcsDi : On the subject, I mean? Host Note : lots on Varian : hi Di! Host Note : my mind tonite do UGF VinceF : ::::mind slowly ticking::: VLA Evans : Yeah, politicians have little on thier mind. Host Note : you? Varian : Are you like Lady Di? :) HostSong : Good ...he has fresh fingers VLA Evans : 'Course they have little mind to have anything in. Host Note : How is PoltcsDi : Host Note, please don't scroll in the VLA room... Varian : what's happening with my screen? Host Note : every one doing? in this VLA Evans : Whose fingers are fresh, Song? Host Note : room? HostSong : Di....how can I find out how long I have been online? Varian : I can do that Host Note : Says Varian : too HostSong : Varian's Host Note : who? PoltcsDi : Host Note, room disruption is a violation of the terms of Service. Please see Keyword: TOS Varian : So what's going on in here today? UGF VinceF : Who do you like, Di.....Dole, Clinton, or ? Host Note : What is that TOS stuff anyway? Varian : STOP THAT VLA Evans : Isn't it like baseball? Varian : STOP sheesh, children. PoltcsDi : Room if you are being bothered by this member please just hit ignore after clicking VLA Evans : Varian, right back to the kids! PoltcsDi : twice on the members name in the people screen. Varian : after clicking what? Can't we just throw 'em outta the room like on IRC? HostSong : Di....how can I find out how long I have been online PoltcsDi : What do y'all think about the FBI files & the 2000 pages being released by the WH? VLA Evans : Yeah, we can just TOSs 'em out, Varian! Which do you want to get? Host Note : sorry- they let me do that in all the other rooms I go to I'm outta here. PoltcsDi : Host Song you may hit the "clock" button at the top of your screen... VLA Evans : I didn't know they were, Di. PoltcsDi : Goodbye Host Note VLA Evans : What's the story with it? Varian : who released what pages? HostSong : Thanks, DI PoltcsDi : Yep VLA Evans, announced today... VLA Evans : I have some yellow pages. Varian : I don't read newspaper, only the Web. PoltcsDi : your're welcome Host song' VLA Evans : So, Di...what's this all about? HostSong : Well, got to go have a talk with Eleanor Roosevelt now Varian : Do you know about the new law passed in georgia? PoltcsDi : Do you watch CS[an or read our political notes on the news at the menuVarian,? The FBI files? VLA Evans? Varian : what menu is that Di? PoltcsDi : Which law Varian? VLA Evans : Yes, Di. What's up with them? VLA Shell : REMINDER PLEASE - Only those who are asked to snert should be doing so! Thanks :) END REMINDER ;) PoltcsDi : HostSong, tell Vince Foster I said Hello! Varian : there's a law in georgia now that says you can't use a fake name on the internet. HostSong : LOL< Di CllgeDoc : Varian: And how will GA enforce this? Varian : and that means, if you don't use your real name on all your email UGF VinceF : Tell me more Varian. PoltcsDi : VLA, I don't think anyone knows....but stay tuned! We'll know it here first! Varian : and if it happens to route theorugh georgia they can throw you in prison!! Host Note : Hello again. VLA Evans : Varian, where do you put your real name? You can't do it on AOL, you know. It always says your screenname. NOVL Heart : Hi Host ! What is the topic in this room? HostSong : What's that, Varian? Varian : I know Evans! So what can we do about it? PoltcsDi : CllgeDoc, they'll refer it to committee, I'm sure!! After they have hearings!! VLA Evans : Varian, stay out of Georgia! CllgeDoc : VLA Evans : Too busy with the Olympics anyway. Varian : Song, they did it because they're trying to make laws against misrepresentation. VLA Evans : Di, I didn't think you could do that with laws. You have to go to court. PoltcsDi : NOVL Heart, I didn't see you come in, sorry! Welcome & the topic is Political Varian : Evans, do you know if your internet mail ever goes through Georgia? It might do it a lot! HostSong : But we all have fake names....my mother didn't name me HostSong NOVL Heart : thank you ! I love Politics! VLA Evans : Varian, I guess we can all use PGP all the time. PoltcsDi : VLA Evans, You're talking about Georgia aren't you? They can do anything there! CllgeDoc : EVans: but aren't courts acting like committees these days? ;) Varian : Nobody ever uses their real name on the internet. VLA CWC : ::hearin' all this bad stuff about Ga. and placing folks on ignore:: ROFL CllgeDoc : PGP? VLA Evans : Doc, you can't say "okay, we're going to send the law to committee now" after it's passed! Varian : You'd get a bunch of axe murderers at your door. VLA Evans : LOL, Carolyn! HostSong : (((((Cece))))) Host Cece : ((((sorry))) Varian : LOL CWC! Host Note : (((CeCe)))) VLA Evans : Pretty Good Privacy, Doc. VLA CWC : Howdee Cece! :D Varian : CWC, it's true, though. :) VLA Evans : It's a fabulous encryption algorythm. CllgeDoc : Evans, wasn't talking about the law. Di said the case should go to committee Thanks, Ev! VLA Evans : Varian, how did you find this out? VLA CWC : I know, it's bad too! :/ VLA Evans : Doc, how do you send a case in court to a committee? NOVL Heart : Wooow VLA Evans Host Cece : hiya CWC, Joe, Mimns....I'll come back for the late class....ok? VLA Evans : What about, Heart? PoltcsDi : And Committee it will be....it's amazing what a Gov. w/ two first names can do! Varian : Evans, I read about it...I'm trying to find the page again now. CllgeDoc : VLA Evans : Thank, Varian! VLA CWC : Cece, that's fine but you're always welcome here, can stay now if you like :D PoltcsDi : Is Vince n the room yet?..... NOVL Heart : Just loved your way with words :>) Host Cece : yes VLA Evans : Di, well...I have 3 last names, so I guess we cancel out. PoltcsDi : LOL Evans! VLA Evans : Thanks, Heart. ;) Host Note : 3 last names: you should be a College President. Varian : There, check it out ==> http://www.cris.com/~Rpettys/ VLA Evans : LOL, Note! I hadn't thought of that! I was thinking more along the lines of being a doctor. Thanks, Var! I'll check it out later. Host Note : All College pres are called things like R. Macdougal Stetson Host Cece : lol PoltcsDi : Did any of you hear that there was an explosion in Saudi Arabia a few mins ago? VLA Evans : LOL! Since I go by my middle name, I was thinking about going to H. Evans. Host Cece : yes Varian : I've never seen a Macdougal Host Note : No. Tell us... VLA Evans : Di, how recently? I haven't. Host Cece : oil truck blew up Varian : "H. Evans" sounds like a good name. HostSong : Yuck PoltcsDi : Folks, it appears that our next host is tardy... VLA Evans : I didn't hear the explosion, but then again, I need to have my hearing checked. Thanks, Varian. So does Varian. VLA CWC : Vince, are you here? If so, check your "window" menu for an IM from me. ;D UGF VinceF : Thanks, Di....today's topic is Summer Travel....two questions to start us off... VLA Evans : Di, maybe he's been TOSsed! Varian : Do you dock their pay for that, Vi? :D PoltcsDi : There are over 100 people injured...do y'all think it might be political? Varian : Thanks, H. :D VI = Di UGF VinceF : Where are you going this summer? and what will you be doing? Varian : I think those church burnings were political. HostSong : Is this the travel room? VLA Evans : Varian, since my first name is "Hardy," some of my college buddies thought I should go by "Hard." NOVL Heart : Its such a fine line these days PoltcsDi. We all think that way dont we? Varian : LOL Evans! VLA Evans : "Hello, I'm Hard." Sounds strange, doesn't it. Host Cece : ouch! PoltcsDi : Hello Vince...let me hand you the "hot" keys to this room...they've been on the stove! HostSong : Sounds dirty UGF VinceF : Evan....keep in mind this is a "family" room. Varian : Evans, for your normal condition, maybe it's true! :D VLA Evans : Vince, I'm just saying my name, that's it. Varian : Like Truth in Advertising UGF VinceF : Sure are, Di! Host Note : Say, Host- who is this Steve Case I keep seeing? VLA Evans : Doesn't it, though, Song! Varian : Steve Case sucks. VLA Evans : I decided against it. ;) Host Cece : lolol HostSong : Your mother must have reald a lot of novels, Evans NOVL Heart : Host note where are you seeing him :>) hehehe VLA Evans : How so, Song? UGF VinceF : Varian,..vulgarity is against the AOL Terms of Service. Please read Keyword:TOS HostSong : Sounds like names of authors(Hardy, Evans etc) Varian : Huh???????? NOVL Heart : The Hardy boys? VLA Evans : Oh, thanks, Song! It's an old family name, though. I'm one of a series. UGF VinceF : Reminder...our topic is summer travel...where are you going and what will you do? PoltcsDi : Who reads anymore? Don't they all just go online?! VLA Evans : Vince, I'm not. Varian : where did you come from, Vince? Are you the tardy host? VLA Evans : Di, you have to read online, you know. HostSong : I went to school with a fellow named Freedom...he was named after a town UGF VinceF : Sorry, Evans. Host Note : No, Im serious- who or what is Steve Case? NOVL Heart : Great to be here UGF! Love to Travel !! VLA Evans : Do you have any pop tardies to eat? UGF VinceF : I am your ontime host from Omaha! VLA Evans : Yeah, me, too, Vince. Varian : Note, he's the guy who runs this place. Host Cece : the CEA of AOL CEO HostSong : BRB...got to leave for a while Varian : Omaha?? Host Note : Oh- thanks- gotta go now. Laters!! VLA Evans : So...do you like to travel to get out of Omaha? PoltcsDi : I guess so, Evans....but I don't think of it that way...can you travel online? Varian : bye Note! UGF VinceF : See ya later, Song! Bye, Note:) Varian : I've been to Omaha. They have a great zoo there! Host Cece : you class finished early? VLA Evans : Di, there's a whole Virtual cities thing on the web. PoltcsDi : Isn't that where Marlin Perkins used to be? VLA Evans : You can visit the Lovre. UGF VinceF : Good zoo here for sure....anyone else recommend zoos? PoltcsDi : Virtual cities? What's that? Host Cece : nahhh.....Mutual of Omaha VLA Evans : So...in a way you can. Omaha Steaks, too. Yummy! Varian : There's another good one in Milwaukee, but it's pretty small. LOL Evans! VLA Evans : Di, it's something like tours of different cities online, I think. Host Cece : see you later!!! CllgeDoc : a Louvre in Milwaukee? PoltcsDi : UGF VinceF, how about Zoo Atlanta? They made it fancy by reversing the name! NOVL Heart : San Diego has a super zoooooo UGF VinceF : I've seen the Milwaukee zoo, too....good food there, too! Varian : Doc LOL! No, the Milwaukee Zoo :D VLA Evans : Vince, how's the lamb? ;) Host Note : Hi again. Varian : Kewl Vince! UGF VinceF : Di....those crazy Atlantans!!:) VLA Evans : Could be, Doc! You never know! Varian : hi Note! PoltcsDi : How do you get there, Evans? what's the path? NOVL Heart : Anyone going anywhere this summer besides the zoo.. I live in one all year round! UGF VinceF : Note is Back!! VLA Evans : Di, I've lost it right now. I'll look for it and let you know, okay1 PoltcsDi : UGF VinceF, I'm going to the Olympics!! OK, thx, Evans CllgeDoc : Milwaukee is right north of Kenosha, Di Varian : I went to the Olympics...sorta. :D Host Note : Hey, UGF Vince- How do I find another member online? UGF VinceF : OK...Di, can we ask about what this trip will cost you? VLA Evans : Di, watch what you say in Georgia online! Varian, yeah, I watched the torch relay. Varian : I almost dropped it, Evans. :D UGF VinceF : Note,,,,just go to Members and choose the Find Member category NOVL Heart : My friend in Richmond touched the torch..:>) VLA Evans : Not good, Varian! You know I lost it! Host Note : Ah... muchas gracias!! Varian : oh cool, Heart! :) PoltcsDi : What the shit is this place anyway. Varian : Evans, you were busy with that Hardy thing. VLA Evans : Which place, Di? UGF VinceF : Today's topic...what is your summer vacation? VLA Evans : Yeah, or something. ;) Varian : Just a bunch of summer vacations, Di. PoltcsDi : this damn place...what the hell??? Host Note : Me, I get to go to Bloomington, Indiana. HostSong : I go to music camp for a week...sing my little heart out UGF VinceF : Di...vulgarity is against AOL's Terms of Service...please read Keyword:TOS PoltcsDi : anybody got any gifs VLA Evans : Di, there're a lot of places here! Host Note : Exciting, huh? NOVL Heart : My summer vacation is upstate Ny, vegging out on a lake with No TV and no puter :((((( help Varian : That sounds neat, Song! :) CllgeDoc : My vacation is in Wisconsin, right near the Milwaukee Louvre! VLA Evans : I have tons of 'em, Di! All of my family vacations! PoltcsDi : who do you think you are ? Varian : I've got a bunch of GIFs. I'm an artist. :) UGF VinceF : Doc....the Milwaukee Louvre? HostSong : I used to travel abroad....no longer interested since I discovered music camp Varian : GIFs, JPGs, PCX...lotsa stuff. VLA Evans : I'm Hard, Di. ::trying not to laugh:: CllgeDoc : Ev and I were joking a few minutes ago. ;) NOVL Heart : Varian what medium? PoltcsDi : You're a dumass... Varian : Heart, computer mostly, coz the real stuff is too large to keep on the drive. VLA Evans : Di, only when I'm really tired. PoltcsDi : VLA Evans, hard up maybe NOVL Heart : wheres that ignore button again host? Varian : what's your problem, Di? NOVL Heart : I meant what type of art do you do Varian? PoltcsDi : I don't have a problem cutie UGF VinceF : Di, vulgarity is against AOL's Terms of Service. Please read keyword:TOS. VLA Evans : Terrific, Heart! HostSong : BRB....afk Varian : Heart, you can see some of it at keyword: FAMILY COMPUTING :) PoltcsDi : You're an ass hole Evans UGF VinceF : Chatters...you can click on member's name and Ignore if you wish. NOVL Heart : Great Thanks.:>) V Varian : aw geez, where's that ignore thingie again? UGF VinceF : ::::seeing it is a losing battle:::::Now let's pass the baton to ClgeDoc to continue!!! Varian : hm....not that button. PoltcsDi : Trying to ignore me hum...can I ignore the host VLA Evans : I think Di's sitting on it. No, Varian!!!! NOT THAT ONE!!!! DUCK EVERYONE!!!!!!!!! NOVL Heart : LOL Varian : She sure sat on something, Evans! :D CllgeDoc : Hi everyone! Let's hang on a moment while we change topics... PoltcsDi : VLA Evans, LOL!! Varian : ::hanging::: NOVL Heart : :::hanging::::: VLA Evans : ::hanging on every word:: CllgeDoc : Tonite let's talk about college finance - did anyone get all the aid they thought they would NOVL Heart : GMTA what a group!! UGF VinceF : :::hanging::: Varian : (they ain't done nothing to get a rise from me) VLA CWC : ::ducking belatedly:: LOL CllgeDoc : Varian : watch what Doc? VLA Evans : So...Doc, can we stop hanging now? Varian : colleg finance? CllgeDoc : How'd you do on scholarships. VLA Evans : Watch to see if it rises? CllgeDoc : Hi Di, glad to have your here! Varian : LOL Evans! Host Note : I had to borrow. VLA Evans : Not very well, Doc; I don't qualify. CllgeDoc : Note: a lot? Host Note : 10 grand NOVL Heart : Host Doc. Where can I find information on AOL about college payments on Credit cards? CllgeDoc : Ev: Why not, too much income? UGF VinceF : No scholar, no ship!! PoltcsDi : CllgeDoc, You're glad to have my "what" here!? VLA Evans : Yeah, it's that dern Lottery. ::sigh:: Varian : I've been real close to a ship once. CllgeDoc : Heart: Let me e-mail you on that later Host Note : See ya later. Varian : I was in a dingy. VLA Evans : Vince, the navy gives some good scholarships! PoltcsDi : ROLF Varian!! VLA Evans : Varian, I thought that was the thing on your head. UGF VinceF : Hey, group....I have a video on getting scholarships that I sell for only $29.95.... CllgeDoc : Vince: this is not the place to sell stuff. Varian : it's true, Di! In a dingy right next to an ocean liner! NOVL Heart : Oh Thanks Doc. that would be so nice of you to do that for me :>) VLA Evans : That's cool, Vince, but it wouldn't do anything for me. Varian : Man, that thing was HUGE! VLA Evans : Unless you have a double your money refund. CllgeDoc : Besides, that industry has problems. UGF VinceF : and if you order today I will throw in a 1,000 page book "Scholarships That Were Never Won" Varian : The book is free? VLA Evans : So...um...Varian, did it rise? NOVL Heart : Anyone need some airline miles? Pay for tuition on your CC card !! :>) CllgeDoc : Vince: solicitation is a violation of our Terms of Service. Stop and go to keyword TOS PoltcsDi : I'm angry because I have to pay interest on my college loan now... VLA CWC : umm... did what rise, Evans? =:o hee :) UGF VinceF : ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Varian : Not yet, Evans, no wimmin around. VLA CWC : Howdee Linda! ROFL Varian! Varian : Vince, how do we order? VLA Evans : Varian's Dingy, Carolyn. CllgeDoc : Hi Linda, how's it going? We're discussing scholarships VLA Evans : Hey, Linda! Varian : ROFL Evans! you're such a dork! :D VLA CWC : ROFLMAO Evans! PoltcsDi : Is a dork like a dingy? CllgeDoc : Everyone, put Vince on IGNORE! He's violating our Terms of SErvice. UGF VinceF : Just call 1-800-000-0000 and ask for Timothy Leary! HostSong : BAK Varian : why, what's he doing, Doc? VLA Evans : Doc, what if we want to buy the video, though? CllgeDoc : I've posted lots of info on this subject in COllege Online too - everyone read that first!! Varian : :::writing down phone number:: CllgeDoc : Varian, he's selling stuff for money not in the classifieds! UGF VinceF : Sorry, just had to get my two cents in. Varian : Is there tax on that? PoltcsDi : UGF VinceF, Leary's probably rooming with Eleanor R. don'cha think? Varian : is that bad, Doc? NOVL Heart : Ask Hillary!! VLA Evans : Thanks, Vince. Does that mean it's on sale? Doc, it's better 'n selling it for free! CllgeDoc : Evans: you're getting close to room disruption, please return to our topic. :) PoltcsDi : VLA Evans, the Doc is selling college loans to Tim Leary? CllgeDoc : Now, anyone got kids going to college soon> Varian : I wish people would sell things for free! HostSong : Got to go...se y'all later NOVL Heart : I have one in graduate and one going to undergraduate..... help!!! Varian : bye Song! PoltcsDi : There ain't no free lunch, Varian! CllgeDoc : Bye Song come on back! VLA Evans : I didn't see how I was disrupting the room, but whatever. UGF VinceF : Doc, are there scholarships especially for people over 50 who wear glasses? Varian : ain't that the truth, Di. NOVL Heart : glasses??? LOL CllgeDoc : Heart - let's talk about that later - what a drag on your wallet! Varian : I gotta go. Will you people be back later? NOVL Heart : Im in rare drag form :>) VLA Evans : So...Doc, what do *you* want us to talk about? CllgeDoc : Vince: Only lefthanders with glasses? Varian : I'll be back later. Hope you're here too. Bye! VLA Evans : Yes, I'm Hero, too, Varian. UGF VinceF : Phooey! CllgeDoc : Well, Ev, it's actually time to bring this chat to an end. Let me pass the baton to Host note ----------->>> VLA Evans : Oh...okay. So I guess I might not be disrupting, just premature. Host Note : Thanks, CllgeDoc! NOVL Heart : dont forget me Doc!! :>) CllgeDoc : OH, Heart! Host Note : We are here for Weather Chat. Lets talk about today's weather.. VLA Evans : ::winking at Shell:: NOVL Heart : Look what the wind blew in .... sorry host couldnt help it.., Varian : *hello* VLA Evans : ::walking over to sit with Shell in front of the weather map:: VLA Shell : Hi Room ;) Host Note : Hi, Varian- welcome to Weatger Chat HostSong : weather we will, or weather we won't VLA Shell : Who's host tonight? PoltcsDi : Host Note, that's what everyone does..talk about it I mean...not do anything! Host Note : Thats what I say. Varian : what's Weatger? VLA Evans : I'll be a host! PoltcsDi : Song, that's great! :D VLA Evans : Who am I hosting? Host Note : Hows the weather where you are? VLA Shell : ::glancing over at Evans::: NOVL Heart : Is Weatger a new type of raincoat? Varian : hello??? Host Note : LOL VLA Evans : ::glances back at Shell:: HostSong : LOL, heart Host Note : Weatger? VLA Shell : Come here Big Boy! VLA Evans : Shell, come sit over here. ::pats lap:: GMTA! Varian : HELLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOO????????????? PoltcsDi : Where there's a host, there's a parasite...hummmmm..... I just saw TWISTER!! VLA Shell : :::sliding down on Evans warm lap::: VLA Evans : ::cooing:: Do you come here often, Shell? Varian : hello hello Host Note : Shell and Evans... perhaps you two would like a private room? Varian : hello NOVL Heart : Host Im very nervous about the Hurricane Season ..have any advice for me besides Duck? VLA Evans : ::gazing into Shell's deep blue eyes:: Host Note : Whats up, Varian? Varian : is there anybody here????????? UGF VinceF : (I have to bail out for a meeting at the half hour!!) VLA Evans : Note, we prefer being in public, but thanks. Varian : hi Host Note! HostSong : I understand they had a tornado in aol-land in Virginia yesterday VLA Shell : :::thwap::: :::they're green ;) Host Note : Yes, Varian- whats on your mind? PoltcsDi : Forming your own Twister, huh, Evan & Shell?! VLA Evans : ::kissing Shell gently on the lips:: Varian : Note, what's this room about? NOVL Heart : Am I being igonored :( Host Note : If anyone feels like ignoring Evans and Shell, just "ignore"them... Varian : why isn't anyone talking? VLA Evans : ::moving down to her neck, nuzzling gently:: VLA Shell : :::opening mouth a little wider to accomondate Evans tongue::: HostSong : ::::eating a hamburger while typing.....messy:::: Host Note : Varian- we are discussing the weather. NOVL Heart : igonored... hmmm Varian : ISN"T ANYONE TALKING? VLA Shell : :::moving slowly on now hot lap::: Varian : oh the weather? Host Note : Varian- go easy, kid. VLA Evans : Ooooh...Shell! Do that again! NOVL Heart : Hurricanes!! Remember me? Varian : The weather here is nice. HostSong : Hey, you two...cut it out....I came here for weather talk, not that nonsense!!! Varian : It's sunshiny and just the right temperature. VLA Shell : ::::slowly unbuttoning his shirt::: VLA Evans : ::unbuttons's Shell's top blouse button:: Varian : It's a really PRETTY day. VLA Evans : ::kissing Shells' chest:: PoltcsDi : If VLA's end this session now, I'm going to be really upset.... Varian : I wish you were all here because the weather is perfect. VLA Evans : ::unbuttons second button:: Host Note : Evans and Shell: Vulgarity is a violation of AOL's Terms of Service. VLA Evans : ::kisses lower on chest:: Varian : Do you know what? NOVL Heart : YOu need an umbrella Evans! CllgeDoc : HostSong, where do we find the AOL Police for this? Varian : Hey, do you know what? Host Note : Please go to Keyword: TOS and read about it now. HostSong : Would you too sexfiends go into a private room or something Varian : Hey, is anyone listening? VLA Shell : Huh - what Note?? VLA Evans : (Carolyn, get the camcorder rolling!) PoltcsDi : Varian, you got a problem? VLA Evans : Note, what was vulgar? HostSong : Keyword: Guide paGER Varian : Am I the only one here????? VLA CWC : ::grabbin' camcorder:: ROFL Host Note : Shell- just go to Keyword: TOS. VLA Evans : ::unbuttons another button:: Varian : everyone's ignoring me Host Note : Varian- whaddya wanna know? NOVL Heart : Same here Varian VLA Evans : Wow! ::sits back to get a better view:: Varian : Note, do you wanna know about the weather? Host Note : Sure do PoltcsDi : Varian, is your screen working? Varian : hi Heart! NOVL Heart : Hurricane coming ........::::help:::::: Lookout:::::::: Varian : hi Di! HostSong : And I'll call guide pager if those two creeps don't behave!!! Varian : NO, it's NOT a hurricane VLA Shell : Hey Big Boy (she says to Evans) Let's go to a private room where we won't be bothered anymore ;) Host Note : Duck, NOVL!! VLA Evans : ::undoing bra:: Varian : we're having NICE weather here. NOVL Heart : Oh it was Evans LOL VLA Evans : Okay, Shell! Lead the way! Host Note : Theryago, Shell. Varian : I have a buble machine!!! CllgeDoc : HOst, what time is it? OR where can I find out? PoltcsDi : Princess Di, please, Varian!! How can I help you? Host Note : Cllge: Check Keyowrd: Clock. Varian : You're Pricess Di? WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! NOVL Heart : I look like Di :>) Varian : I've seen you on TV!!!!!!!!!!! NOVL Heart : well maybe NOT HostSong : Good....this is a family service....of course I'm a wee bit jealous PoltcsDi : Baubles, Varian? Jewelry? Yes, princesses have many! Varian : no I have a BUBBLE machine NOVL Heart : I just love dees chat rooms :>) Varian : bubbles are wonderful on NICE DAYS like this one PoltcsDi : Varian, do you think you are Lawrence Welk? Host Note : You having a nice day, Varian? Varian : I'm going to play with the bubbles and watch them float through the air Note, it is a VERY NICE DAY here HostSong : Did you know singer Beverly Sills was known as Bubbles? VLA Evans : ::perks at the idea of bubbles:: Varian : that's why I wish everyone could be here to enjoy this weather. PoltcsDi : LOL, song! VLA Evans : Who's Beverly Sills? Host Note : It's been real, guys- but its now time... Varian : LOL Song! (I remember that) :) HostSong : A retired opera singer VLA Evans : Varian, we have some of that here, too. Host Note : to turn the hosting over to... CWC!!!! Varian : some bubbles Evans? PoltcsDi : bubbles don't have buttons, VLA Evans, they won't interest you long.....! NOVL Heart : LOL Varian : LOL Di! VLA Evans : Aw, Di! Don't burst my bubble! NOVL Heart : what a stitch...... Varian : VLA CWC : :D PoltcsDi : I can take my best shot? ! Host Note : You guys!! Varian : hiya CWC :D VLA CWC : Ok! Great job, everyone! :D VLA Shell : ::::fanning myself to cool off ;):::: Host Note : LOL VLA Evans : (::getting out the hose to cool of::f) NOVL Heart : That was fun:) PoltcsDi : blow some this way VLA CWC, I'm too tired to move! VLA Linda : ::TOSsing water balloons onto Evans:: VLA Evans : Thanks, Linda! I needed that! NOVL Heart : you sure did hahha HostSong : tsk, tsk...such going on... PoltcsDi : And some soap "bubbles" to clean him up, Linda! VLA CWC : LOL :) ::turning air conditioning on:: Varian : LOL :) VLA Linda : LOTS of bubbles. :X HostSong : Use them on his mind PoltcsDi : And Shell needs a rehab I think!! VLA Evans : LOL, Di! VLA CWC : Ok, you all did a great job on welcoming folks, and trying to keep folks... on topic. :D VLA Evans : Shell, want to...um...play with bubbles? ;) VLA Shell : ROFL! VLA CWC : Here are the notes I made for each of you... NOVL Heart : ut oh :) VLA Linda : () VLA Shell : <----sitting up straight...paying attention ;) VLA CWC : ::grin:: : Song: You referred your snert out to another room, and answered Doc's question quickly. :D : Heart: On Vince's question, you were quick with your answer, and when he got confused about your answer you let him know you'd help him more after the chat. The only thing you missed was Doc's masked vulgarity (s***), which was warnable as a TOS violation. :D : (Just a note: To get credit for time lost due to system problems, a person can go to Keyword: CREDIT) : Di: You tried the friendly reminder to get Note to stop scrolling, and when that didn't work, you warned him promptly and reminded the room members to ignore. You answered Note's question promptly, once you got the snert-dealing out of the way. :D : Vince: Note's first question slipped by you, and Varian answered before you could, but you caught the second question right away. You tried to stop Di's vulgarity with a warn, and issued another right away when she continued, and reminded everyone to use the "ignore" feature. :D : Doc: You offered to e-mail Heart an answer to her question, and you warned Vince for solicitation and reminded the room members to use the "ignore" feature. : Note: You answered Doc's question quickly. You reminded folks to "ignore" when Shell & Evans got out of hand, but you issued a warn for vulgarity though, and vulgarity hadn't been used... : And I'm giving Linda the floor to explain what Shell & Evans were doing. ;D VLA Linda : Oops....sorry :X VLA Evans : Another demonstration? ::perking:: HostSong : ...we know what they were doing VLA Linda : I was away from my desk. I'm still at work. ;) Host Note : ! VLA Shell : :::Thwap::: That was from my husband Evans ;D Varian : (LOL) VLA Linda : Lemme go first, okay Note? CWC can get your question when I'm done and can go home. ;) Host Note : ok VLA Linda : What Evans and Shell were up to was definitely not as entertaining as Sunday night. :X VLA Shell : Boooo! VLA Bill : OH? ::X VLA Linda : Anyway....there wasn't any vulgarity so that wasn't an appropriate OSW. Varian : LOL VLA Linda : O:) <-- was an Angel, right Varian? VLA Evans : <--- *knew* he missed something Sunday night. Varian : absolutely, Linda. Clouds and halos and everything. ;) VLA Bill : YSR Linda. LOL! VLA Linda : More appropriate was the Sexually Explicit language. Well, appropriate for the Warn. ROFL It could be considered Room disruption...but you need three particular instances in order to have that listed in your log. <-- not explaining very well tonight. ::sigh:: Host Note : Thanks for springing hat one on me!! :(Didn't know what to call it. VLA Linda : Isn't really harassment. ;) Note - please don't feel picked on. We do this *every* class (with different participants)... Host Note : Just kidding :) VLA Linda : and it almost always falls on the last host. ;D Luck of the Draw, baby. ;) VLA CWC : ::uploading mega-empathy to Note:: (They caught me with that one when I took Chat Mgmt. 101... definitely was a shocker. ;D) VLA Linda : Yep - I remember Carolyn back pedaling....didn't know what to do. :X So - that's basically it. VLA CWC : ROFL :XXX Host Note : ? VLA Linda : One warn for two people won't work... have to issue one warn for *each* person. :) Song is first with the ? though :) Varian : ! VLA Linda : Back to you Carolyn.... >ga HostSong : I don't have a question VLA Evans : ! VLA Linda : Okay then...maybe it *was* note. ROFL Host Note : Was I correct in trying to get them into a private room? /ga VLA Linda : Oops Note ;D Yep - most times that won't work though. ROFL VLA CWC : :) Varian? :) VLA Linda : Some of us *like* folks watching ;X Varian : I didn't see this mentioned in your notes....but I was very good tonight... VLA CWC : (ROFL Linda! :X) Host Note : I must say we have never had such an event in Classical Music Chat./ga VLA CWC : ::thwapping self:: and Varian was very good tonight! ;D Varian : yet I was TOSsed for saying "Steve Case sucks". (I forget who the host was.) VLA Shell : <----thought that Linda preferred the *playing* :X Varian : /ga VLA CWC : Evans? :) VLA Evans : Note, you got it realy early, though! Shell and I didn't get to HostSong : Never...we're very proper VLA Evans : any of the good stuff! LOL, Varian! Yes, you were *very* good tonight. ;) VLA CWC : eek, whoah, Evans.. one sec. :) Host Note : LOL!!!!! PoltcsDi : I had a very difficult time getting vulgar enough to suit Shell! VLA Shell : ROFL Di!! VLA Linda : Well folks....I need to get home. :D Thanks for the demo. ;X Varian : (did you see my comment, CWC?) VLA CWC : Varian, yes, I noticed that. VLA Evans : Anytime, Linda. My pleasure. ;) Varian : (okie) :) VLA CWC : I can't remember who it was either, but forgot to include that in my notes. :/ VLA Linda : But was it Shelley's pleasure? :X (sorry Don) ROFL VLA CWC : "Steve Case sucks" wouldn't be warnable... sort of falls in the same category as "AOL sucks" and "the host sucks". :) VLA Shell : ROFL! VLA Evans : (LOL, Linda! Shell...?) HostSong : ? VLA CWC : Ok, Evans, did you have a comment? >ga VLA Shell : Yes Evans, dear? VLA Evans : No, Carolyn, I got it. VLA CWC : K :) Song? :) VLA Evans : Well...was it? ;) HostSong : But the Host Sucks is warnable, Isn't it VLA Linda : ! VLA CWC : Linda? :) VLA Linda : Not really, Song. As hosts we are to have a "thicker" skin and not let it bother us. HostSong : OK VLA Linda : You should really only warn when they say one of the other members "sucks". That is conditional vulgarity as I could say the weather sucks without it being... a problem. >ga VLA CWC : Thanks, Linda :) VLA Linda : <-- leavin' for *sure* now :X VLA CWC : : Thank you *very much* for coming today! Varian : {{{{{Linda}}}} :) VLA CWC : Congratulations on making it through the course! :D VLA Linda : G'night and thanks again. :D VLA CWC : Please keep in touch and feel free to ask... questions if they ever come up. :) : HostSong : Bye Linda VLA CWC : Don't forget to do your assignment of the... Chat Report for your "session". : You all have been a pleasure to have in class! :) : Thanks again, and have a great night! : HostSong : It's been fun Varian : Congratulations hosts! :D ::: *applause* :::: Host Note : OK- thanks a lot for a great course!! VLA Evans : It's been great fun! Thanks for letting me sit in! VLA CWC : {{{{{{{Y'all}}}}}} Thanks a bunch :D *cheer* PoltcsDi : Thank you!! And it's been great! VLA Evans : ::applauding new hosts:: VLA Shell : :::Clapping for all these great cadets:::::!! VLA CWC : Thanks {{{Shell}}} too :D CllgeDoc : Thanks for your help - it's been great! PoltcsDi : :::::applause to hosts:::: HostSong : Do we at least get ribbons pinned on our chests? VLA CWC : ::pinning ribbons on everyone:: HostSong : Thanks all you VLAs VLA CWC : oopsie, didn't mean to stick ya. ;D PoltcsDi : @------>------- Everyone gets a rose from me! Varian : :) VLA Shell : TOSsing GOLD STARS :))) NOVL Heart : thanks mucho got to go!!! VLA CWC : Thanks Di! Wow! :D HostSong : Got to go sing now...good night all VLA CWC : G'nite Heart! :D Nite Song! :D CllgeDoc : Bye! VLA Shell : Niters Song :) Varian : great job {{{{{{Carolyn}}}}}} :) VLA Evans : Grat job, Carolyn!!!! VLA CWC : Thanks {{{{{Varian}}}}} :D VLA Evans : Can I see it on tape later? ;) VLA Shell : {{{Varian}}}** Thanks for popping in :) VLA CWC : {{{{{Evans}}}}} I love doing a grat job. ;D Sure Evans! VLA Shell : Sure Evans - I'll upload that with the log ROFL Varian : {{{{{{{Shell}}}}}}} :) :) Glad I was able to. VLA Evans : It's the best, isn't it! VLA CWC : ROFL Shell! VLA Evans : LOL, Shell! Varian : Y'can't find grat jobs just anywhere. :D GATC Flea : I guess I am early. :) Varian : hi Flea! :) VLA Shell : LOL VLA Evans : Nope. You have to look for them. VLA CWC : Hi, Flea :) Sure are but that's ok. :D VLA Evans : The VLA is a good place to look, thuogh. ;) Varian : <--*I'm outta here* to head to the grocery store...::sheesh:: VLA CWC : We were just finishing a class. :D PoltcsDi : Bye all....Evans I don't know who you are, but you need to stand in the corner! VLA CWC : Nite Varian! Thanks a bunch! VLA Shell : Niters Di!! VLA CWC : Nite Di!! and ROFL!! VLA Evans : LOL, Di! That's fine, too.