MommyChats' Chat Info

BEFORE YOU LOG INTO THE CHAT ROOM FOR THE FIRST TIME,
YOU MUST READ THE TERMS OF SERVICE.

SOME HELPFUL INFO ABOUT THE CHATWARE APPLET--

• If you are having problems getting into the chatware, and are not using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox as your browser (or mac), this could be your problem as most other browsers have problems with java. Please try one of those browsers and see if that solves your issues.
• The applet may take a few seconds to load, depending on your computer and internet connection... Hang in there, its worth it! Here's what the applet should look like once its loaded...notice the arrow pointing to the register link. You have to register and verify your account before you can log in (check your spam folder if you can't find the verification email). **If the chatware doesn't look to you like it does in the graphic linked above, then you probably need to go to www.java.com and install their free java virtual machine.
• You MUST have the most current version of SUN Java Virtual Machine installed on your PC (or the latest OS for mac) for this chat to run properly. Should you experience problems, you can download the JVM for free at www.java.com. Please restart your computer after the upgrade to ensure everything works properly.
• You need to have popups enabled in order to get the registration form and the password retrieval links to work. (There are not now and never will be popup ads on this site.) Here's direct links to the registration form and password retrieval if you are unable to get to them via the applet.
• If you cannot get into a chat room using the drop-down menu to the right...try this:
                 /join the_exact_name_of_the_room
                 (that's a forward slash, no space, "join", space, then the exact name of the room as you see it in the dropdown menu-               --capitals, underscores and all)
• If you have chat problems, (such as not being able to get into a room or getting booted from a room), try this: empty temporary internet files (for IE, click tools, then internet options, then delete files, then ok), close all browsers, restart computer, then open just the chat room. Sometimes Java chat programs get testy if too much stuff is open on your computer. Especially if it's another place that is using Java for something.
• Another thing to do if you are having problems connecting to the chat: Call your ISP (internet service provider) and ask them to check TCP Port 8000 at client1.sigmachat.com and make sure it's enabled (sometimes ISPs will block some ports).
• If you are still having problems with the chatware, visit the "troubleshooter" and "knowledge base" on this webpage to see if there are any solutions there for you. Or email me and I can help you work through it.
• Please make sure to click the "help" button when its up, and read all about the features of this fun chat program! To read the full help file click here.
• Once you are in the chat room...Notice the user list (on the right, w/blue background)...
  Chatters are listed under the room they are in. If there is a plus symbol next to a chat room, click on it to expand the user list in that room.

HAVE FUN CHATTING!!!
Email me if you have any questions!