Gaming Chat Online: Choose Who Can Message You

Pick who you'd like to chat with. Choose as many as you like.

Who do you want to chat with?

Start at step 1 to set up your chat — it only takes a few seconds.

Start at Step 1 →
Everyone!
Female
Male
Trans
Couple
Other
  • Completely block unselected genders from private messaging me. Anyone outside the genders you picked can still talk in the open room, but they can't open a private chat with you at all.
  • Moderate contact from unselected genders. Private messages from genders you didn't pick go to a separate request list instead of popping up. You can accept or ignore them in your own time.
  • Block unselected genders who are guests (no account). Only applies to guests outside your chosen genders. Registered members can still reach you; throwaway guest names can't.

Keep Private Messages for Your Squad

Gaming chat online can get lively, so this step lets you decide who can message you privately. Pick one group, several, or Everyone. Anyone else can still talk to you in the main room, but their private messages are blocked or wait in a list for you to check.

Most gamers prefer to chat in the room and only switch to private messages when they're organising a match. The same filter works in our chat rooms online.

Trolls exist in every game, and they turn up in chat too. Don't feed them: block and move on. The tools are the same in every free chat room on the site.

Gaming Chat Filters: FAQ

Can people outside my choice message me?

Not privately, unless you allow it.

Can I choose more than one group?

Yes, as many as you like.

What should I do about trolls?

Don't reply. Block them, and report anything abusive.

Can I change this later?

Yes, before you enter.

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