Chat: Your Questions Answered!

This is for all of you with questions and problems regarding Skyrock's Chatroom service!

How do I chat?

First you need to be logged into Skyrock. Done? Then all you need to do is go to http://www.skyrock.com/chat/ and choose the language that applies to you.

I cannot connect to chat.

This can be due to several reasons:

• Insecure connection.

--If you receive this message:

(Access to the chat room has been temporarily suspended for the following reason: Connexion insécurisée. Suivez les instructions sur http://cbl.abuseat.org/lookup.cgi?ip=180.151.40.138 afin d'y remédier. IP : 180.151.40.138 )

It means you do not have a secure connection. The chat will not work if you are trying to connection via a wireless connection or a shared network or computer.

• Flash

--You need to have the latest version of the Flash player in order to successfully connect to our Chatrooms.
You can download it here:
http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash&Lang=French

• Cookies

--We also recommend that you empty your Internet browser of any and all cookies that may have built up.
Internet Explorer => in "Tools" -> "Internet Option" -> "General" -> "Delete" -> "Delete All"
Firefox => in "Tools" -> "Clear recent history" -> Select all -> "Delete my history now"

For more information.

I have been banned... Why?

If you have been banned from Chat it is because you (or somebody using the same connection as you) did not behave appropriately in public chatrooms!
The reason you are banned is specified in parentheses following the message “Sorry you have been banned from Chat,” that appears when you connect to Chat.

You will once again be able to use Chat when your ban expires (technically, we are unable to know the length of your ban, which has been given to you by Skyrock.com's chatroom admistrators.

In the meantime, we encourage you to look over the General Terms and Service (CGU) in order to avoid being banned again.

Examples of Intolerable Behavior:

- Racism, defamation and pornography are strictly forbidden.

- All insults and vulgar behavior, even with humorous intentions, should be avoided.

- Soliciting or asking for money in exchange for any kind of service is strictly forbidden.

- Sexual exhibition is strictly forbidden and is punishable by up to a year in prison and a €15,000 fine (Penal Code Article 222-32).

- Piracy and threats of piracy are strictly forbidden.

- The use of threats or pressure to force someone to show themselves on the webcam is a crime punishable by up to a €75,000 fine and imprisonment (Penal Code Article 222-22).

How do I become a moderator?

To become a Skyrock Chatroom operator, you need to:

- Connect regularly to the Chatroom at Skyrock.com and see how it works
- Download and familiarize yourself with mIRC (you can download it at http://mirc.com),
- Find somebody who is already a moderator and ask them to sponsor you.

Hope to see you soon in the Chatrooms!