"Talking" and "Listening" in the LBD environment is done with two basically different styles which control the flow of data and interaction with all other participants. 

• Style 1 combines "Listen" and "Talk" into one button.

• This makes the flow of the LBD environment very fast and lively. For either a posting of a message, or for listening (refreshing the screen with all other participants posts) the single button is clicked on and the participants screen is refreshed (as a default) with all messages since the last time the participant clicked on the Listen/Talk button.

• The participant, however, can control how many posts their screen receives.  A number in the "Scroll Back" box i.e. 25 or 50 will provide the participant with exactly that number of messages. Counting backwards from the last post on their screen.

• Style 2 occurs when the Frame1 button is clicked on.

• Style 2 separates the Listen and Talk button.

• The separate buttons allow the participant more control over the pace of interaction.

• The screen only refreshes when the Listen button is clicked on.

• When the Talk button is clicked on, the message in the text message box enters the Room or Office, but the screen is not refreshed.