Top 5 Online Chat Faux Pas

I attended a teleseminar this afternoon where there was an ongoing chat section for participants. After today's session and seeing all the chat faux pas, thought it was time for a refresher for those who participate in such events. Here are the five experienced in today's teleseminar chat:

1. Do not share your need to use the restroom. Simply go take care of business and return. No announcements are needed. (The following picture is a post from today's session. Individual has his full name listed hence need to delete!)

2. Do not post (spam) your website, blog, or other contact information (unless invited to do so by the host). Our host today gave fair warning that those posting such information in the chat room would be removed from the chat and blacklisted for a period of time.

3. Avoid using your full name. Rather, create a nickname. (Reference to point #1 above.)

4. Avoid signing with "hugs," "love," etc. when attending a business teleseminar. Save such closings for personal messages.

5. Avoid using all CAPS when chatting. As in email, it is the equivalent of shouting.