About the Chatroom...

The MM Chatroom is "open" 24/7.  There are regularly scheduled chats daily.  Please scroll down (below the "chat now" button) for the schedule, and the description, of the different kinds of chats, as well as instructions about how to login.

MOBILE CHAT FEATURES!
Do you have an iPhone?
You can now CHAT from your iPhone!
The (as of 2/2013) ParaChat iPhone Software is at: Download Our ParaChat iPhone App Today!
TECHNICAL DETAILS YOU WILL NEED:

In the mood to chat when there is no regular scheduled chat?  We suggest you post your desire to chat on the email list.  Chances are, you will find someone else interested in chatting.  If you post a note to the list, you should log into the Chatroom and simply keep the window open until someone else joins you.  Please be aware that there may not be an admin or other MM members in the Chatroom at any given time.  

NEW! For discussions about issues involving a decision to abstain, see our new "MM Abs Chat"

Please note that there is also an "Off-Topic" room (one of four permanent rooms you will see when you login to the Chatroom) for those who would like to have off-topic chat while the main Chatroom is focused on the topic of moderate drinking.

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SCHEDULED CHATS
day	type	time	notes
MONDAY	WORKBOOK CHAT	9 p.m. Eastern 6 p.m. Pacific 2 a.m. GMT (next day)
TUESDAY	TUESDAY ONLINE MM MEETING	9 p.m. Eastern 6 p.m. Pacific 2 a.m. GMT (next day)
WEDNESDAY	ABS CHAT	9 p.m. Eastern 6 p.m. Pacific 2 a.m. GMT (next day)
THURSDAY	PORTUGUESE CHAT	10 p.m. BRAZIL TIME	IN THE PORTUGUESE ROOM

Chats begin as scheduled--   and end... WHENEVER!

Scheduled Chats: Monday: Workbook Chat: For folks who are working through the exercises in the book Responsible Drinking. Newbies also welcome, as is anyone feeling a need to chat. Tuesday: Online MM Meetings: Everyone will have an opportunity to "check in" on how his/her week is going, to share any particular drinking-related issues with which you are grappling (these will be placed on the "agenda" for discussion once everyone has checked in), and to share what your goals are for the coming week.  If you would prefer to listen in without participating, that's ok, too.  If you cannot make it on time, feel free to join the meeting in progress. If you need to leave early please let the facilitator know when you enter the room so that you will get a chance to speak. In the interest of time, it is suggested that you keep your topics as "close to home" as possible - we can't solve the larger issues of the universe, and will *try* to refrain from giving advice - but we can all share what is working, what isn't working, and how/what we can do to make a difference.  As with "F2F" (face-to-face) or in-person meetings, we suggest that you participate only if you are not "under the influence". Thursday:   Brazilian Chat: Portuguese language chat for Brazilians interested in MM. Held in the Portuguese room. Thursday: Abs Chat: Especially aimed at those abstaining from alcohol on a weekend "trigger" night, but all who need to talk are welcome.

Log in info Logging into the Chatroom Logging into the Chatroom is simple.  Click "Chat Now" above, and enter a username.  If you would like to reserve a name for the Chatroom, then follow the instructions below.  Otherwise, simply enter a name and click "login without a password" if you are asked for a password. Online registration of usernames/passwords.   Please register a username and password for the Chatroom by clicking below.  Regular members are strongly encouraged to do this, as it will help all of us know who is in the Chatroom and "speaking" at a particular time.  (Registration is NOT necessary unless you want to reserve your user name).  If you want to change your user name, drop an email to chat@moderation.org , who can make the change for you.  Note that you must activate your membership by clicking the link in the email that will be automatically sent once you have registered.  Once your membership is activated, you will be sent a temporary password, which you can change once you have logged in. If you have any problems registering, or logging in, or if you would like to volunteer to man the Chatroom please send an email to MMChat.   As always, your feedback and comments are welcomed!  Send your comments with our Email form: chat@moderation.org   Or use your own Email system and the link below: chat@moderation.org   Anyone interesting in becoming an online meeting facilitator may wish to read "How To Run A MM Chat Room Meeting".     Register Name / Update Password

Questions? Concerns? Write to us with our Online Form: Contact the Chat Admin Group - chat@moderation.org   Or use your own Email system and the link below: chat@moderation.org