•Web-based chat sites
offer the same features as text-based IRC chat networks and instant messaging but are often
easier to use and do not require
users to download and install any software.
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•In Web-based chat, some users lurk and others have multiple conversations going at the same time.
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•The chat room identifies users as they speak with their
user names.
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•Conversations are often open-ended and rarely follow the
prescribed topic.