Ummmm why can't I access the chat box?? Please grant me access and thank you for your time in reading this. =) :bang::tantrum:
Hi there! Due to EC's security features only full members can access the chat room. To become a full member you have to have at least 50 posts and been an EC member for at least two weeks. Once you fulfill the requirements you can apply for full membership here.
I will echo and reiterate what BudderMC has said; EC is support and advice forum and should be treated as such. The Moderators on the Staff Team, such as myself and BudderMC, ensure that EC is kept a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for those who have questions regarding their sexuality, gender and coming out. The chat room, as well as being a social space, is also used for live support between the Full Members and Staff. We implemented the Full Membership system to help us keep EC a safe place.
Any idea on how long it takes to get the full membership from you apply? (in case you get the full membership). I realize that admins and moderators has a lot to do, but I am a tad impatient ;-)
A couple weeks, give or take a handful of days, is probably a safe estimate. It largely depends on how many applications we get (they seem to come in waves...). Also keep in mind that the EC staff are volunteers, so oftentimes we're busy with our own non-EC lives as well (i.e. it's nearing exam-time for those of us college/university students).