Instructions on joining the Cyber Dialogues

To login and participate in the cyber dialogues, please go to http://gemcommunity.genderlinks.org.za/chat-service.php.

• To log in

In the small box, type in your nickname, that is what you would like to be known as in the chat session. It could be your first name or your name and surname or a nickname which you prefer. Then type in your sex and country in the same box. Click on Join Chat to join in the discussion.

You will be logged into the cyber dialogues chat service.

• Joining a room

You will need to join a room to begin chatting. A number of rooms are usually set up often for preference of language. To join a room, click on the first icon. A list of rooms is displayed. Click on the room of your choice.

• Chatting

You will now see the chat screen. In the main box you will begin to see other people chatting. To add your comments type into the box at the bottom of the screen and click SEND. You will see your comment appear in the main box. To exit from the cyber dialogues, click on the red icon on the right.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Saeanna on gmdcmanager@genderlinks.org.za;   Please also let us know how you plan to participate!

If you are having trouble accessing the cyber dialogues go to – http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ to download software that will help you access the chat

We look forward to meeting you in cyber space!