You are expected to read these guidelines before entering the room.
Chat Room Guidelines
Chat is moderated at times and we ask that you respect the guidelines.
Offensive handles are not permitted.
Sexual harassment of any kind is not permitted by either gender.
Take it elsewhere if you want to pick someone up. Sexual discussion about pregnancy, parenting, depression (i.e., pregnancy symptoms and sexuality, medication causing sexual dysfunction) is fine, but bear in mind that someone in the room might be uncomfortable. Change the subject if that becomes obvious.
Refrain from obsessively using vulgar language.
Lurking (listening but not talking) is fine, but you may want to tell people that you're going to lurk.
A certain amount of idle, non-pregnancy/parenting related chat is expected, but let's all remember why we're here. Joking and banter can be found in any chat - ours is meant to help each other. If someone wants to talk about pregnancy, parenting or depression, all other topics should stop or be taken elsewhere. This chat is for support, not heated debates.
Religious and/or political discussion is not permitted in chat. Please remember that some people are offended by these discussions.
If someone new comes into chat please welcome them and let them know you are there for them if they feel like talking; nobody should feel forced to talk.
If there is a person who is a nuisance and will not leave, you can use the "Ignore" feature of the chat room in order to not be harassed by the person.
