Skype(ing) is a chat program similar to yahoo or msn chat. You can make internet phone calls over Skype to other Skype members and it is free or you can call landlines and cell phones for a nominal charge. Skye is one of the most secure ways of communicating with others as everything that goes over the internet airwaves through Skype is scrambled and no one can intercept those conversations.

Now, to answer breezer. (Sorry didn't mean to hijack the thread, I just wanted to answer questions as to what Skype was).

h0kie is correct that Doc John encourages making private chat rooms when folks need some privacy when discussing personal issues that they may not want to speak of in general/social/support chat. While I understand that it can be frustrating when folks are listed as being present and they do not respond, sometimes they are just away from the computer and may not know how to mark themselves as being away.

Live chat can be difficult at times. There are so many different personalities with many different illnesses to take into account. Some folks are in a space where they can offer their support and some folks are in a space where they need support. The chat program is there for folks to access and while it may not be perfect for everyone, it is a wonderful avenue for finding or giving support as needed.

Another thing to remember is this.....there are many members who only go into the chat rooms and do not participate on the forums. There is nothing wrong with that. But from my experience, it has been nice to get to know some folks on the forums and then meet them in chat for a more indepth meeting.

Many folks here form friendships on the forums and/or in chat. In a community as large as ours, there will be groups of folks that come together with mutual interests and find they depend on each other for individual support along the way. Please don't take that as a meaning that they are trying to leave anyone out....they are only leaning on those they have become close with.

((((((((((((((((((( breezer ))))))))))))))))))) I understand your frustrations. I'm sorry this is bothering you. I hope you can find a way through the frustration so that your chat sessions are more favorable for you. See you in chat soon I hope!

xoxox
sabby