I think it's maybe better to come into chat when it's a bit quieter, than try to face it when it's busy, if anyone finds it intimidating...
Soon, you'll be chatting away ,I'm sure
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Also, an advantage of going in there when it's less busy, is that people can have more closer conversations, if you see what I mean.
When it's busy, there are often many people all talking amongst themselves in the public chat, it's easy to feel ignored if you're not involved in one of those conversations and people do sometimes feel left out - as if they are not known...
Believe me - you are *all* important, as Scum says, and valuable, and you should get a warm reception and welcome if you introduce yourself, just say hello
. We all try to make each other feel as included as the next person
I'm in chat a lot, and I always say hello to everybody
Give it a shot - it's worth it
Hope this has helped settle your feelings and worries a bit :hug:
Always here for a chat,
Joe