Bern Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 BW ChatOur very own Facebook-style chat. Chat was introduced on 1 June 2012 to allow members to have real-time conversation online. BW Chat quickly became a popular feature among members in the forum.Additional information:1. Member-only feature.2. BW Chat is unique from the 'Messenger' function of the forum. BW Chat is meant for real-time chatting.3. Chat logs are cleared daily.4. If you wish for a more persistent messaging function please use the Forum Messenger. Table of Contents:How to Hide/ Show Chat Bar How to Start a Chat BW Chatroom Sending a File Starting a Video Call BW Chat on Mobile Other Chat Options1. How to Hide/ Show Chat Bar1. Look for the Chat Bar located at the bottom of the screen.2. Next, click on the "toggle button" to hide/ show chat.OR if you wish to go OFFLINE without closing the chat bar...1. Click on the "Chat ()" button.2. Untick "Available to Chat" to go in offline mode.2. How to Start a Chat1. Click on the "Chat()" button.2. Next, click on the member you want to chat with.3. Locate the member window on the left of the "Chat()" button.4. Starting typing and hit 'Enter' to send a message.3. BW ChatroomChat room was added along with 1-to-1 chat to allow members to chat with one another simultaneously. Members are automatically invited into the 'BW Chatroom.'To start chatting...1. Click on the "Chatroom" button.2. If you are not inside the chatroom, click on the chatroom link to enter it.3. Start chatting!Chatroom Options1. To leave the chatroom, click on the "Door" icon.2. Next, click on the "Gear" icon beside it to view more options. e.g. chatroom sound.4. Sending a FileMembers are allowed to transfer files to one another using this feature. Personal photos can also be sent across.Note: Please only accept files from members you trust at your own risk.1. Click on the "Chat ()" button.2. Click on the member you wish to send files to.3. Click on the "Gear" icon.4. Click on the option to "Send a File."5. Browse for the file on your computer and click OK.To receive a file sent by a member:1. After the file has been sent by the member.2. Click on the 'Download file' link to save the file to your computer.5. Starting a Video Call1. Click on the "Chat ()" button.2. Click on the member you wish to start a video call.3. Click on the "Gear" icon.4. Click on "Start a Video Call"Additional Information:1. Please make sure your popup blocker is NOT blocking Blowing Wind.2. You need to have a webcam and/or a microphone installed and functioning correctly on your computer in order to make a video call.3. The troubleshooting of the above is beyond the scope of this FAQ.6. BW Chat on MobileBW Chat is also available on your touchscreen smartphone. Currently only 1-to-1 chat is supported.To access chat on mobile:1. Visit http://mchat.blowingwind.org on your smartphone to chat. 2. Users on larger-screen devices can choose to visit http://chat.blowingwind.org and http://chatroom.blowingwind.org to chat directly (log-in first.) 7. Other Chat Options1. Main Options2. Chatroom Options3. User Options4. Popout Chat. Use this icon to 'popout' chat to a new window. You can also popout chatroom this way via the chatroom options.5. Closet icon. Provides a shortcut link to http://www.blowingwind.org/closet.html. Removes the word 'Gay' from the title bar.Cheers,BernBW moderator Join the official BW Telegram Group Chat: https://bit.ly/frmbw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkPANther Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Oh look! The regulars are being featured! canvasboy, darkflame and lionboy92 3 I want to hug you like that .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blissfull Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Can we self-create channels to chat in like mass chat? "Well, I didn't know it would come to this but that's what happens when you're on your own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bern Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Hi impere, Currently, chatrooms (channels) are only administrator-created. Join the official BW Telegram Group Chat: https://bit.ly/frmbw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RCK Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 hi,do i need (must)to sign in when irc chat?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bern Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Hi RCK,IRC Chat is different from BW Chat (Forum Chat).1. You DO NOT need to sign in to use irc chat. It is a separate application.2. You NEED to sign in as a member to see and use BW Chat.Thanks Regards,Bern Join the official BW Telegram Group Chat: https://bit.ly/frmbw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqwerty83 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I tried to access the chat on my iphone and iPad but got the yellow ! symbol. When i tried to use the mobile version, it asked me to sign in, but I was already signed in. Can anyone resolve this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bern Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Hi, sent you a pm to troubleshoot Join the official BW Telegram Group Chat: https://bit.ly/frmbw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ED14 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 hey there i got the same problem as #7 on toppa that, i got logged out of BW forum sporadically. have to sign in multiple times before i got lucky n logged in. i can't post as my user 'cause i just got logged out automatically again (tried for 8 times in a row) could you advise me on how to solve this? thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bern Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Hi,Log out of Bw from all your devices, clear your cookies and cache.Try to login again, this time click on remember me.See if the problem is resolved. Join the official BW Telegram Group Chat: https://bit.ly/frmbw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ED14 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Hey, thanks for replying fast. I did as instructed, but I still couldn't access the chat. I could login so long as I don't do it on the homepage so login isn't a big problem here. My access to chat is denied whether I'm signed in or not. Here's a screenshot: any assistance would be appreciated, thanks! Edited March 27, 2014 by ED14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bern Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Sent you a pm. Cheers! Join the official BW Telegram Group Chat: https://bit.ly/frmbw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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