Chat rooms have evolved with time. Earlier, they were meant exclusively for those people who were really computer savvy. Now, everyone can use a chat room to talk about whatever they like. The precursors of modern-day chat rooms were very different from what we know now as chat rooms. In England, in the year of 1978, a student, Roy Trubshaw created a game based on an imaginary world. People could join this game using the computers that they have at home. It was named MUD or Multi User Dungeon.
Other people started creating their own versions of MUD. First it was for gaming. Then MUDs were formed just to have conversation. Later internet relay chat or IRC chat was developed in Finland. People used it to share information. In 1991 when the political situation in Russia worsened and the media was forbidden from reporting, IRC chats were the only way of communication from Russia. Then later java chat was developed which allowed much more applications.
For the first time, anyone could be a part of the chat by simply using their internet browser. Now the latest technology allows the users to see each other and to listen each other's voices while chatting. These days there are also sites which bring together random strangers from different parts of the world. The people are required to have the conversations in front of a webcam. The users should be at least 18.
The website has been in the news for the controversial content. Even though many sites imitate Chatroulette, none have gained the popularity of the site. The website was not available for a short while. But now an upgraded version has been launched. Chatroulette is really interesting because it brings together people who are complete strangers. For people looking forward to meet new people this is an interesting way.
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