Chat rooms have always been a great way to connect with different people at the same time and discuss on different topics. To give you a clearer vision of chat rooms, we’re going to explain what exactly one is, how you benefit from it and how to be more careful while using these chat rooms.
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What are chat rooms?
Chat rooms are defined as “a virtual extension
of real-world human interaction”, just like e-mail, instant messaging or other
social media networks. In these chat rooms, users talk to each other through
text-based messages.
All
users that are connected are able to send and receive live text messages on the
chat. They’re usually gathered to discuss different topics about politics,
sports, music and other hobbies.
- Why use chat rooms:
With the huge growth of social networks, chat
rooms have seen a decrease on the number of its users; however they’re still
much frequented for some great features they offer.
People
like chat rooms because they offer a way to connect and share opinions with
people you don’t know. Also, you have the chance to share whatever you want
without feeling like you will get judged because you are anonymous.
The
only thing used to identify users is a username they can chose for them. Nowadays
social-medias don’t offer this kind of anonymity for its users or the
opportunity to connect with complete random strangers. That’s why chat rooms
still find a great usage.
Chat
rooms can be very informative if used for the right purposes. For example, you
can connect with people who have had the same medical problem as you or any
other stuff. This way you can find people from all over the world to inform you
of different stuff for free of course.
Another
reason chat rooms are used is online dating. They’re considered a great place
to meet new people and even make some new friends. If you enjoy talking to
someone in particular in the chat room, you can invite that person to a private
chat and so you can continue talking privately.
· Why they’re considered dangerous
Many
people consider chat rooms as dangerous places online, and sometimes they’re
right. Chat rooms can be dangerous, especially for kids and teenagers. Given that
people there are anonymous, sexual predators, pedophiles etc can lie about
their age and other information to get people to meet with them.
However
if you’re careful and smart you can avoid these people through tools that chats
provide like blocking and of course disconnecting.
To
sum up, we think chat rooms are great and will be around for a long time
because of all the benefits that they bring.
