The Bridge

Botbot On The Loose!

30/07/2023 13:26 Written by Kittykat40

                               

 

                                        

 

Hello shipmates,

 

 

We have something new that we don't want you to miss!  You can now get your very own Botbot note and have fun with friends sending our new bot onto their screens.

 

The "/botbotnote" emote is an exclusive award available for anyone taking part in our new social media challenge.

In order to acquire the new "/botbotnote" emote, all you need to do is go on over to our social media page on either Facebook, Twitter or Instagram by using the links below:

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/LycosChat

Twitter:https://twitter.com/lycos_chat_uk

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lycoschat_uk

 

When you arrive at your chosen social media page, give us a like and find the video headed "Share for Emote" and give us a share on your  own social media page, after 1 hour or more you can screenshot the post on your page. When you’ve done this send your screenshot along with your chat username to [email protected], once we’ve verified* your social share you will receive the exclusive "/botbotnote" emote on Chat to use on all your Chat friends.

 

The Lycos Chat Innovation Team.

 

*It may take up to 24 hours to verify your social share and activate your new emote.

A HUGE thank you to Oneinamillion77

27/07/2023 22:36 Written by TigerBear

Dear Passengers and Crew

As many of you know, oneinamillion77 very kindly stepped in to help as a temporary Chief a few months ago.

She approached me today asking to be put back down to first navigator due to family commitments.

As a chat, we firmly believe that family has to come first and while we are sad that she will be leaving the chief team at this time, we do hope that this frees up valuable time with her family.

Thank you for all your help oneinamillion77 and we hope you'll be happy back as a 1st Navigator.

Best
TigerBear

Shipmail issues

13/06/2023 18:31 Written by Kittykat40

 

 

Hello happy chatters,

We are aware of the issues regarding shipmails being sent about emails and apologise for the spam mails you may have received.

Chat Team are working hard to fix this and would to like to thank you for your patience while this is being resolved.

In the meantime pull up a chair and have fun on chat.

Your Chief team.

Assistant Navigator Applications

10/05/2023 19:47 Written by kewtiepie

Hello Chatters,

 

In the coming weeks, we are looking to appoint new assistant navigators. 

 

We especially welcome applicants that are available during UK daytime.  However please apply even if you don't fit this time frame.

 

As navigator you are the first port of call for chatters. You are there to make others feel welcome, answer questions about how to do something on Chat and to assure Chat is a fun and friendly place for all users.

 

 

Please read following completely before applying.

 

What do we expect :

 

- You have good communication skills and plenty of patience;

 

- You can work in a team structure that is based on a ranking system which you respect; 

 

- You can deal with constructive criticism; 

  

- You are an active chatter for at least 2 months on applying and are using your correct personal details and own images, you are required to have a photochat picture of yourself;

 

- You are able and willing to keep confidential information to yourself; 

 

- You have no alternative motive to join, but to be helpful to other users;

 

- You are available for a minimum of 8 hours per week, spread across 3 or more days; 

 

- You have completed all Chat Quests and know the basics on how to use Chat; 

 

- You have a (mostly) clean chat record; 

 

- You have to have some sense.

 

 

For further information about what is expected of our navigators, please scroll down the page to the section titled "Being a navigator". 

 

 

How to apply....

 

If by now you are still reading and interested, then Shipmail your application to any of the 3 Chiefs. 

 

Please list what part of the day you are likely to be available to navigate; what you think is needed to be a Navigator and why you feel you'd be an asset to our Team.  

 

Regards,

The Chief Team

The winners have been crowned!

10/05/2023 19:20 Written by Kittykat40

 

 

We have had a lot of interest in this quest and are happy to announce that everyone that entered has won a new throw emote.

This throw emote is in celebration of the King's coronation. We had one chatter that got every answer correct, well done moo-two .

And all chatters that got one or more answer correct are named below:

 

bunbun-mchoppity

youcancallmeRob

Kathy61

ilovecats95

Catalinathecat

ja5e

Owen224.v2

Brendasangel2

babyshambles

knightrider7830

scottishcutie

Christine_Hants

TheActualBritney

Minas_Tirith

Thank you all for joining in the fun.

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Botbot's been busy!

08/05/2023 15:21 Written by TigerBear

Welcome to the biggest visual update to the bots done in the last 15 years!

 

A momentous occasion!

05/05/2023 09:19 Written by Kittykat40

                                       

 

 

                                                

 

 

We hope all chatters that are celebrating this momentous event, the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, have a lovely time.

Ahead of the Coronation we have created a game for all our chatters to participate in.

The game is an emoji quiz, based on royal movies and TV series all you need to do is check out the game below, and shipmail ChatGames your answers.


Everyone who takes part in this special event will receive the new Coronation Emote.

 

 

 

You have until the 8th May to win this exclusive emote!

Happy Celebrations all and good luck.


Your Royal Events Team

What is a Navigator?

Navigators are chatters who volunteer to spend a lot of time helping out and keeping order on the chat.


The ideal Navigator knows every little secret on the Chat, he or she is extremely patient, both when helping out newbies and when dealing with occasional trouble.


Only very experienced chatters become Navigators, so if you feel like helping others and want to help make the chat a nice place for everyone, it could be just the challenge for you.

How to become a Navigator

Would you like to be a Chat Navigator?

Before answering this question there are some things you should know.

Being a Navigator is not an easy role to fulfil. It is demanding, takes hard work and dedication and a lot of online time. Despite this, it's also great fun. Many navigators much prefer it to being a chatter.

  1. As a navigator you're an ambassador for the Chat. This means that chatters watch everything you say and do. Behave inappropriately, and it gives all Navigators a bad name. Being helpful at all times when on and off watch, shows what a great team we are.
  2. Navigators are the first people new chatters meet and their most important task is to make sure that these newbies have a good experience the first time they are on board.
  3. Some chatters will see it as their job to try to wind you up. If they succeed, they win. If they don't, everyone wins :) Therefore you have to be helpful and patient when people ask you a question. As a Navigator your behaviour should be spotless on the chat at all times.

If you are the kind of person who gets emotional easily, then being a navigator may not be for you. You must be objective always; NEVER taking sides, even when your friends are involved, and always play devils advocate. Never make assumptions.
You must be able to keep confidences, both chatters and other Navigators may come to you with problems. And you will also be the first to find out about new things too – you must be able to keep these things close to your chest! Having the patience of a saint too is necessary! Some chatters take a while to help, and you need to ensure that your personality can cope with these demanding times.

You should also ask yourself, Am I a team player? This is a very important question as the Navigator system can only work with a team spirit. All ranks working together for a common goal.

All this said, being a navigator is very rewarding. Just ask any of our existing Navigators and they will tell you that nothing beats the feeling of when you help a chatter or solve a dispute and receive a huge Thank you.
So, still interested? Then you also need to meet the following criteria.
  1. You must have been a chatter for at least 6 months.
  2. You must have a minimum chat rank of Midshipman (although exceptions may be made by Chiefs).
  3. You must have a clear chat record, with no serious bans/behaviour issues in the last 6 months.
  4. You must also have completed the 5 standard chat quests. /sing, /shout, /whisper, /sleep, /love.

    If you are a former navigator ranked 3rd or above and wish to return to the team on any name, please contact a chief navigator to discuss your options.



If you meet the criteria above, you can apply to become a navigator. Depending on the recruitment needs, you may be approached directly, you may be able to contact a 1st or Chief Navigator and express interest, or you may have to take the exam, or any combination of these. We reserve the right to change the recruitment methods at any time, and this is at the discretion of Chief Navigators.

If you would like to be a navigator, and do not qualify yet, then take this time to get to know everything there is to know about the chat. The more you know, the more you'll be able to help others.

Keep an eye on the bridge for opportunities to join as a navigator!