Chat entries are not sent via email, they only show up within the chat.? I suspect the email you got was a reply to the announcement that a chat was started.? To participate, select Chats from the left menu on the group, then select the chat you want to join.? There's a box at the bottom for entering the information to post, then click Send on the right to add it to the chat box for all to see.? It's not fancy and could use some additions/changes, but works.
Duane
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