I'm Sarting To Learn To Use Javafibs, But

[snowjake]

what is Command, Kibitz, Say, Shout, Tell, & Whisper on the bottom of the board.

I guess Kibitz is the way to talk with your opponent and anyone else who may be watching. I'm not really sure about the others.

[maria]

Kibitz is heard by your opponenet and anyone watching.
Say is heard only by your opponent.
Shout is heard by everyone on FIBS.
Tell goes out to a certain indiviual you've chosen.
Whisper is used when you are watching a game and don't want to disturb the players.  Whispers are only heard by other watchers.
Hope this helps.

[Hardy_whv]

May I make a suggestion?

Go visit http://www.fibs.com/sitemap.html and read it, especially the section Frequently Asked Questions. There you'll find the answers to all your questions and even more.

Hardy    

[burper]

I would like to second Hardy's suggestion, and make one of my own: never listen to maria, as she is often wrong. Two examples:

Shout is heard by everyone on FIBS.

Wrong: shout is heard by everyone on FIBS who has not toggled silent on and who does not have you gagged.

Whisper is used when you are watching a game

Wrong: whisper is used when you are watching or playing a match.
Excrement, you're better off listening to don than maria!

[maria]

Thanks for the kind words, burper.
They have inspired me to never try to help again.
You are a true inspiration.