Universal chat room rules

1. Be Respectful and Courteous: Treat others with politeness and avoid offensive or discriminatory comments.

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3. Stay On Topic: Keep conversations relevant to the chat room's theme or subject.

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5. Avoid Spamming: Don't flood the chat with repetitive messages, ads, or too many links.

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7. No Personal Attacks: Engage in constructive debates, but avoid personal attacks, name-calling, or offensive language.

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9. Respect Privacy: Protect your personal information and avoid sharing sensitive details.

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11. Observe Moderator Instructions: Follow the instructions of chat room moderators and respect their decisions.

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13. Avoid Shouting: Typing in all caps is seen as shouting; use capital letters sparingly.

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15. Use Emoticons Wisely: Emoticons and emojis can add context to messages but don't overuse them.

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17. Be Patient: It may take a moment for others to respond in a busy chat room; be patient.

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19. Report Inappropriate Behavior: Report disruptive or offensive behavior to chat room moderators or administrators.

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21. Keep Personal Disputes Private: Address personal disputes in private messages, not in the public chat.

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23. Know the Chat Room's Purpose: Familiarize yourself with the chat room's purpose and guidelines before joining.

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25. Exit Gracefully: When leaving, say your goodbyes and log out without drama.

These rules help maintain a positive and welcoming environment in chat rooms.