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While surfing on adult video chat sites it’s possible to find some specific terms and abbreviations . That’s why we’ll give you here some explanations.

adult video chat - chat with persons wich are paying to talk to you and see an erotic show. Video chat being n..de.

affiliates – webmasters whom have joined a sponsor’s site

adult webcams – applications of webcams for adult video chat. For many surfers the word “webcam” is synonymous with “adult webcam”. Adult applications usually involve streaming video to a centralized server, where it is relayed to viewers who have subscribed to the service. The most common set-up is a model who interacts with viewers in a chatroom. Adult webcam sites has become a staple format for digital adult content.

chathost - model , performer, video-chat model, video-chat operator, exhibitionist – terms associated with chathost – the persons who acts in front of camera associated on a contract base with site ; he/ she has to obey the terms and conditions of the site and ussualy is paid 30 to 60 % from amount payed by the member

free chat – see public chat;

members – registered visitors wich have payed for site services.

member chat – see n..de chat and private chat;

model - see chathost;

n..de chat (chat n..d, gang chat, member chat) – a section of a site where performers have to be n..de before connecting to the site. Only paying members have access to such sections.

performer – see chathost;

performer software – the software used by the models to broadcast the video captured with webcam.

private chat – chat with only one paying site member – Models earn money per minute of their private 1-on-1 shows and voyeur shows. . Models can receive tips and incentive bonuses as well as income from recorded shows. While in private, the model is only limited by a few rules and can get to know the customer much more intimately

public chat – free chat for all customers – gives them a chance to get to know the model and what they can expect before they purchase time with the model. Public chat is also a great way for the model to get to know the customer base and entice them to purchase private time. Models can tease customers while in public chat and may choose to be topless. No other n..dity is permitted in the public chatroom. Models are not paid for time spent in public chat

screen name – stage name , nickname , user name – name of the chathost used on the site

video chat – a chat with one person or more using a webcam connected to a personal computer and apropriate software – your chat partner can see you and you can chat in text mode, audio or both.

voyeurs – customers that join a private show to watch without interacting with the model.

video-chat site – a site wich facilitates the communication between site members, visitors and chathosts.

webcam – a web camera , a real-time camera whose images can be accessed using the World Wide Web, instant messaging, or a PC video calling application. The term webcam is also used to describe the low-resolution digital video cameras designed for such purposes, but which can also be used to record in a non-real-time fashion. Web-accessible cameras typically involve a digital camera which uploads images to a web server, either continuously or at regular intervals. This may be achieved by a camera attached to a PC, or by dedicated hardware.

webmaster – an owner of at least one internet site; person responsible for designing, developing, marketing, or maintaining a website;

Almost all video chat sites have text chat too. There are a lot of acronyms, abbreviations, emoticons used in chat text. If you are new on it it would be a great help to know them.

So, here there are:

2                      To (or) too

24/7                 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week

2DAY             Today

2L8                 Too late

2MORO         Tomorrow

2NITE            Tonight

2U2                 To you too

411                  Information or gossip

4                     For

4ever               Forever

4GV                Forgive

4U                  For you

?                                  I’ve got a question (or) please explain

?4U                 Question for you

AFAIK            As far as I know

AFK                Away from keyboard

AIM                 AOL Instant Messenger

AKA                Also known as

AOL                America Online

ASAP              As soon as possible

ASL                 Age, sex, location

b/c                   Because

B/W                 Between

b4                    Before

BBIAB   Be back in a bit

BBL                 e back later

BCC                lind carbon copy

bf                     oyfriend

BFF                 est friends forever

BFN                ye for now

BOT                ack on topic

BRB                 Be right back

BTW                By the way

CC                   Carbon copy

CTN                Can’t talk now

cya                   See ya

CYE                Check your e-mail

DIY                 Do it yourself

dl                     Download

EG                   Exempli gratia (Latin: For example)

ETA                 Estimated time of arrival

f                       Female

FAQ                Frequently Asked Questions

FUBAR           Fouled up beyond all recognition

FWIW             For what it’s worth

FYI                  For your information

gb                    Goodbye

gf                     Girlfriend

GG                   Good game

GJ                    Good job

GL                   Good luck

gr8                   Great

GTG                Got to go

HOAS             Hold on a second

HTH                Hope this helps

IAC                 In any case

IC                    I see

IDK                 I don’t know

IE                     Id est (Latin: That is)

IIRC                If I remember correctly

IM                   Instant Message

IMO                In my opinion

IRT                  In regards to

J/K                   Just kidding

JC                    Just curious

K                     OK

L8                    Late

L8R                 Later

LMAO             Laughing my a** off

LMK               Let me know

LOL                 Laughing out loud

m                     Male

MMB               Message me back

MMO              Masively Multiplayer Online

MSG                Message

MYOB            Mind your own business

N/A                 Not Available

NC                  No comment

ne1                   Anyone

NM                  Not much

NP                   No problem

NTN                No thanks needed

OMG               Oh my gosh

OT                   Off topic

PHAT              Pretty hot and tempting

PIR                  People in room

PK                   Player Killing

pls                    Please

POS                 Parent over shoulder

ppl                   People

qt                     Cutie

RE                   Regarding

ROFL              Rolling on the floor laughing

ROTFL            Rolling on the floor laughing

RPG                 Role Playing Game

RTFM              Read the fuckin’ manual

SOS                 Someone over shoulder

SP?                  Spelling?

sup                   What’s up

TBA                 To be announced

TBC                 To be continued

TC                   Take care

thx                    Thanks

TIA                  Thanks in advance

TISN               FThat is so not fair

TLC                 Tender love and care

TMI                 Too much information

TTYL               Talk to you later

txt                    Text

TY                   Thank you

U2                   You too

UR                   You are

w/e                   Whatever

w/o                  Without

W8                  Wait

WB                  Write back (e-mail)

XOXO            Hugs and kisses

Y                     Why

YW                  You’re welcome

ZZZ                 Sleeping

:) or :-) happy

:-)) very happy

:( or :-( unhappy

;) or ;-) wink

:-D laughing

:-> hey (or) sarcastic

:’-) crying with joy

:-( frowning, sad

:( sad

:-< very sad :-c very unhappy :-C very, very unhappy &-| tearful :’ crying :’-( crying and sad :’-) Crying/Happy :-| grim :[ really low :-[ pouting :-ll angry ;-) wink; just kidding ;-> sly wink

:-T keeping a straight face

:^D "I like it!"

8-] “Wow!”

:-o “Wow!” or “Shouting”

^5 high five

^ thumbs up

:*) clowning around (or) drunk smiling face

:-{#} from a person with braces

:-7 user after a wry statement

:-w speak with forked tongue

:-r bleahh (sticking tongue out)

:-? licking your lips

:-@ screaming

8-) wearing glasses

:-& tongue tied

() hug

:-x my lips are sealed

>:-( angry, mean

O:-) angel

:-p sticking out tongue (or) tongue in cheek

B-) wearing shades

:-D laughing

:-() talking to much

[:-) wearing a wig

:<> Amazed

:-, Hmmmm…,smirking

:-* kiss

:-X big kiss

<3 Love Heart

%-) confused

:o Ooooh,shocked

d8:) Cool Guy

:’-( Crying

:e Disappointed

:-)…. Drooling face

:-O Surprised/shocked

&:-) From a person with curly hair

#:-) From a person with matted hair

|-) Getting tired, asleep

[-o yawning

[^O sleeping

{{name}} Hugs

{{Name of Person}}} Hugging person