Hosts in rooms with a special chat environment will also need genealogy forum specific training for issues particular to that forum's chat room. Hosts who will be empowered will also need advanced training in tools. Chat Monitors are mainly present in the room to assist members when necessary and handle TOS violations. They do not necessarily take active participation in chat discussions. Monitors are empowered and may work alongside a host in a single room or float between several hosted forum rooms.
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Facilitators alert members to chat protocol and manage questions for the guest. There is limited chat discussion during facilitated chats. A Special Thanks to the following people for the time they have gifted the Genealogy Forum with service. Beginning dates in March. The Editors welcome your ideas and articles, success stories, favorite genealogy research tips, comments and suggestions.