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Chat Roulette: Is it time to click next?
If you haven’t already experience the delights of Chat Roulette then I recommend you stop reading and quickly head over to http://www.chatroulette.com/, then obviously come straight back please. Chat Roulette has turned into an internet phenomenon after being promoted by celebrity users such as Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher and Paris Hilton. The premise of the site is simple; you click start and are presented with a webcam image of another person using the site. You can either choose to chat with them or press ‘next’, it may sound brutal but it is a fun way to pass time or even meet new friends on the net.
Although it does all sound very innocent so far there are the obvious pitfalls of any site that involves strangers chatting and webcams. The site has attracted its fair share of controversy since it emerged earlier this year, people have claimed that it is a haven for sex offenders and unsuitable for children whereas others have dismissed it as a fad that will eventually die out. Whatever your opinion on Chat Roulette is, the one thing that is guaranteed is that you definitely have to experience it to believe it!
If you did click on the link at the start of this article or have used the site, the chances are that you will have come across one of several things during your time on the site.
- A naked man
- A sign for a woman to expose herself
- A spoof video that tricks you into thinking that you are chatting to a celebrity
- A stuffed animal holding a sign requested the second option
- More naked men
The site does attract its fair share of oddballs however it also brings out some pretty interesting finds including a Spanish tarot card reader and a Swedish artist who draws a portrait of each person he speaks to. If you are lucky enough to come across some of the more creative aspects of Chat Roulette then you may find yourself appreciating the genius simplicity of a site that connects you with anyone, anywhere. If you are one of the unlucky ones that are subjected to any of the five examples above, remember to always have your fingers poised on the ‘next’ button!