Chat room operators across the internet are constantly reassuring the public that their chat rooms are monitored and are “safe”.

However, we often find that the news is filled with predators, stalkers and horror stories, when most of the time instant chat sessions online can be time-saving, useful and productive.

For instance, some online chat programs have evolved and become programs that users install onto their computers. Once installed, these programs allow you to add contacts to other people who have the program such as friends, family or colleagues. You are then able to use a number of cool communication features such as voice, text chat or video conferencing with your contacts.