Difference between revisions of "Chat"

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In [[Second Life]], there are several functions corresponding to the general definition of a chat, which are:
 
In [[Second Life]], there are several functions corresponding to the general definition of a chat, which are:
*Local Chat: shows all chat communication emitted by all [[Resident]]s (including yourself) or '''scripted objects''' within a certain range of your [[Avatar]]
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*[[Local Chat]]: shows all chat communication emitted by all [[Resident]]s (including yourself) or '''scripted objects''' within a certain range of your [[Avatar]]
 
*[[Instant Message]] (IM): a private chat between you and one other [[Resident]]
 
*[[Instant Message]] (IM): a private chat between you and one other [[Resident]]
*'''Friend Conference''': a private chat among a group of friends
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*[[Group IM]]: a private chat among all the members of a [[Group]]
*Group Chat (group IM): a private chat among all the members of a [[Group]]
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*[[Friend Conference]]: a private chat among a group of friends
  
 
In Second Life, the term "Chat" refers only to the first function, known as '''Local Chat'''. This chat is public and includes the chat of all Residents within 20 meters of your [[Avatar]].
 
In Second Life, the term "Chat" refers only to the first function, known as '''Local Chat'''. This chat is public and includes the chat of all Residents within 20 meters of your [[Avatar]].

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