Community Building with ChatSpace Server Manual

Several items of information are usually provided when you register your
nickname to create a profile:
Nickname—nickname of the member. Spaces are not allowed in the
nickname and it may not begin with a number.
Real Name—member’s real name. (Optional)
Email—email address of the member. If provided, members on the Java
Client can click this email address from a Profile list to trigger their
browser to treat this like a mailto: URL. If this information is not
provided, you will not be able to receive email from the chat site if, for
example, you forget your password. (Optional)
URL—URL for a member’s home page (or company home page, or any
other URL). If provided, members on the Java Client can click this URL
from a Profile list to trigger their browser to treat this like a hyper-link.
(Optional)
Info—the information the member wants displayed about himself to any
member that looks at his profile. This information can be a message, a
list of interests, a favorite quote, or any other relevant text. (Optional)
Viewing a Member’s Profile
To view a member’s profile:
1. Select a nickname in the list of nicknames (member list) that appears to
the right of the chat area.
2. Click the Member Profile button along the top of the interface.
– or –
Right click in the member list and select Member Profile.
If no member is selected, you are prompted the enter a member’s
nickname.
This option allows you to view and edit the various components of your
profile, including password, email address, and avatar.
If a member’s profile is not marked as private, you can view:
Name—the member’s nickname
About—descriptive information entered about the member.
Home Page—the member’s home page or the page from which they access
ChatSpace.
Email—the member’s email address.
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