Hi folks,

In order to create a safer chat room environment and after much internal discussion, we've decided to create a new category of membership -- chat host.

A chat host is a member who has the added feature of being able to create their own chatroom in our chat system. Yes, that means most members will lose the privilege of creating their own chat room. We will be shutting down member-created chat rooms Wednesday morning, and they will remain closed for a few days while we implement this new feature.

Any member can be a chat host, but they have to abide and agree with the Chat Host Guidelines:

http://forums.psychcentral.com/commu...uidelines.html

To apply, PM any administrator with your request. As long as you meet the criteria, your application will be approved.

Being a chat host now means you have responsibilities as well as control of your own chat room. That means you will be responsible for helping uphold the community guidelines while in chat, and in generally keeping the peace in your chat room.

We hope this results in a more supportive and safe chat room environment for our members.

Best,
DocJohn