Full Screen Chat

1. First things first - let's get you registered in chat - with your REAL NAME (or a logical derivation) this will allow you to keep your name and stay logged in, no symbols or single letters please. Just click on the "profile" link in the bottom right corner under the 'GO' button.  

2. To upload a picture on the chat box: Open your SoGoPro.com user profile - http://www.sogopro.com/user/# and right click (CTRL-click on Mac) on your picture. Click properties and copy the picture URL - http://www.sogopro.com/files/pictures/picture-#.jpg - and paste it into the box adjacent to your username on the chat box. Image Example

3. Take a minute to READ BACK. This means reading through the past messages (at least a little way) to see what the topic of discussion is and ease you into the flow of conversation. 

4. Please understand - this is NOT a place to discuss the personal lives of Hilarie, Nick, Austin, KT, etc. so please don't ask because you won't get an answer. We respect the privacy level that each and every person chooses - including you!

5. We are all aware that you love OTH. We do too! However, the chatroom is about Southern Gothic Productions. We try to stay "on topic" as much as possible in the chatroom - and the topic is SOUTHERN GOTHIC PRODUCTIONS and the many things on the website they give us to chat about... so be on the lookout for moderators reminding you to "keep OTH talk to a minimum" 

6. Remember, as you type, anyone lurking on SoGoPro.com can see what your fingers are up to, along with the people you are chatting directly with - and the full chat log is archived daily.  Be mindful of what you write - don't go divulging any personal information that you wouldn't want the world and his wife to know about, the chat is public. Panic not! there are often moderators online, in all kinds of different time zones too, either lurking or chatting and they are all happy to help!

7. If it is your first time in the Chat, don't be shy, we don't bite. DO tell us you are new and feel free to ask any relevant (appropriate) questions. Our team is here to welcome and to help, you will probably be reminded to read these guidelines - you won't have done anything wrong - don't panic, it helps to keep us all on the same page! If you come onto chat and feel all lonely leave a nice message for the people who may be lurking in the shadows, give us an opinion on a blog/vlog/book/film or picture to get our teeth into - you may be surprised how many jump in!  

8. We are global and delighted that we have supporters from all over the world, but please lets stick to English in the chat y'all so that Hilarie, N. Gray, KT and all of the SoGoPro folks can all understand what is being said! 

9. Please keep slang and text message speak to a minimum, it is irksome and makes chat rather confusing at times! Please see our SoGoPro Lexicon

10. Keep it PG-13 - no swearing, cussing, being mean - if you can't say it to your grandma, you can't say it in here!  Mind Your Manners, Y’all!

11. No inappropriate linking generally or to things not related to SGP – random exceptions may well be overlooked – or you may just be beheaded...

12. Now we all have brains that work faster than our fingers, but please read what you type before hitting enter. This will save you from correcting typos (that we have probably understood anyway [see: Typonese]) Please make sure that what you are saying is relevant to the conversation and not a possible flood-inducer (see below for Flooding).

14. If the need arises, moderators in the chat will remind all chatlings about the rules. During high frequency times, the moderators will step up their game. Flooding or disrepecting guidelines will most likely get you banned for a while. 

FAQs

"IS HILARIE IN THE CHAT ROOM!?"
hmmm... probably not, guys. Sorry. Although, she MAY be lurking on the chat, you never know. (One good reason, among many, to keep it focused on SGP). Occasionally Kelly Tenney, Nicholas Gray, and yes, Hilarie will stop in the chat - unexpectedly. You just never know. It's important to remember to keep it respectful, keep it real, and DON'T FLOOD THE CHAT. It gives everyone a headache and it scares the children.

"WHAT IS FLOODING THE CHAT?"
It's writing things
In spread out sentences
and talking about things
that aren't really relevant or necessary
or filling up space
with
:)
:(
;)
hi

hello

lol

haha

Privacy
Your IP address is logged when you register and is available only to the administrator of the Chat Room. 

This chat room is PUBLIC, meaning any and all information you choose to share is viewable by anyone who visits the website. 

Protect your own privacy by keeping personal information to yourself - such as phone numbers, school you attend, private websites, etc.