Create a Moderated Channel

In a moderated channel, only channel operators or speakers (those who have been granted a 'voice') can talk. Moderated channels are often used for chat events, both large and small.

To create a moderated channel:

1. Start System Manager
   On the Start menu, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Exchange, and then click System Manager.
2. Navigate to the Channels folder for the chat community where you want to create a moderated channel.

   Chat Communities

   1. Chat_community_name
   2. Channels
3. Right-click the Channels folder, click New, and then click Channel.
4. In the Name box, type the name of the channel. Be sure to precede the channel name with a valid channel prefix (#, &, %#, or %&).
5. On the Access tab, in Host, type a password. Each speaker must use the Host password to join the channel.
6. Estimate the number of chat users that you expect to participate, and then type that number in Number of users allowed in channel.
7. On the Modes tab, in Speaking restrictions, choose one of the following channel modes for the chat event participants:
   • Moderated.  A chat user joining a moderated channel cannot post messages to the channel but can see messages posted by the speakers (those who have been granted a 'voice'). However, a speaker, as a channel host, can use the following command to grant speaking permission to a specific user:

     /MODE channel_name +v nickname 
     

   • Auditorium.  A chat user joining an auditorium channel can see only messages posted by the speakers. Speakers, however, can see and send messages to any event participant on the channel. Only the speakers, as channel hosts, are notified when event participants join or leave an auditorium channel. Auditorium channels are often used for large chat events.

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