Creating A Room

Room Moderator status is automatically granted to a member who creates a room.

Being a Moderator or Owner of a Registered Room

Room Moderator status is automatically granted if is listed in the Moderator List of a registered room and given a password by an Administrator.

Adding a Moderator

A Moderator can be added to a room from the Room Options dialog box:

1. While in the desired room, click the Room Options button in the top toolbar.
2. The Room Options dialog box is displayed.
3. Access the Room Registration tab.
4. Access the Room Moderator sub-tab.
5. Enter the nickname of the member whom you want to be a Moderator.
6. Select the Moderator radio button.
7. Click Add.
8. Click OK to close the Room Options dialog.

Another Room Moderator Can Temporarily Grant Moderator Status

A Room Moderator can provide another person temporary Moderator status:

1. Click on the member's name in the list of members on the right side of the ChatSpace screen.
2. Apply Moderator status:
   • Right click on the name and select Give Moderator Status from the pop-up menu

     - or -

   • Click the Give/Take Moderator Status button in the top toolbar.

You can also use the same steps to remove temporary Moderator status from a member.

Starting A New Dynamic (On The Fly) Room

If you create a new room, you are the Room Moderator. This status is a one-time opportunity. If you leave the room, and return while others are still chatting, you are granted Room Moderator status again, unless the room is empty and deleted, at which time you must re-create the room.

Moderator Chat Controls

Room Moderators have additional controls in their assigned rooms. These controls allow Moderators to manage the room content and remove or mute disruptive members.

Room Interface Buttons for Moderators

Room Moderators (as well as Owners and Administrators) have an extra set of buttons on their button bar. Regular members will not have access to these.

	Remove a Member - In the event that a member is disruptive, highlighting his or her nickname in the room list and click this button to remove the member from the room.
	View/Delete Room Bans - By using this function you can view or delete any member bans on your system.
	Assign/Remove Moderator Status - Should you need to add a moderator to a room, highlight the person's name in the member list, and click this button grant him or her moderator rights for the room. The reverse is true should you want to remove moderator status.
	Give/Take Voice - In a strictly moderated room, members are unable to speak until permission is granted. To give a member a voice or take a voice away, highlight his or her nickname and click this button.
	Give/Take Quiet - Should a member become disruptive, you can remove the capability for his or her text to be seen in the room. To quiet a member, highlight his or her nickname in the member list and click this button.
	Tour Member - Should you want to send a member on a tour of another area, room or site, highlight his or her nickname in the member list and click this button.

In addition to the extra control buttons, Room Moderators (as well as Owners and Administrators) have access to an additional option for sending messages.

1. Click and hold the Send button to reveal the Message Routing menu.
2. Select To Moderators.

Controlling Access to your Room

Depending on the purpose of your room, you may wish to allow all members to access it, or you may want to restrict the room to be accessible to only certain members. ChatSpace provides you with several way of controlling access to your room.

Members Only

A Members Only room maintains a list of members who are allowed to access the room. No others may enter.

To set the room to Members Only:

1. Click the Room Options button in the top toolbar.

   The Room Options dialog box is displayed.

2. Access the Room Options tab.
3. Check Members Only.
4. Click OK to close the dialog box and apply the change to the current room.

A Password-protected room requires that all members who access the room provide the correct password. If the member does not enter the correct password then he or she may not enter the room.

To set the room to be password-protected:

1. Click the Room Options button in the top toolbar.

   The Room Options dialog box is displayed.

2. Access the Room Options tab.
3. Enter a password in the Entry Password field.
4. Click OK to close the dialog box and apply the change to the current room.

An Invitation Only room only allows members who have been invited to enter. When a member attempts to access the room, he or she is notified that the room is invite-only and the member is offered the chance to knock for entry. If the member chooses to knock, all moderators currently in the room receive the knock notification and can either ignore it or allow the user to enter.

To set the room to Invitation only:

1. Click the Room Options button in the top toolbar.

   The Room Options dialog box is displayed.

2. Access the Room Options tab.
3. Check Invite-Only.
4. Click OK to close the dialog box and apply the change to the current room.