Help & FAQ
Welcome to THC-Chat.com — Your One Stop Toke Spot. This page covers the basics, camera tips, safety rules, and troubleshooting.
Quick start
- Create an account (or log in) and set your avatar in Edit Profile.
- Go to Rooms and join a room, or create your own.
- On room join we auto-start camera (best-effort). If your browser blocks it, tap the on-screen banner or the 📷 Camera button.
- Pick a video layout: 📐 Columns and ↕️ Max Rows to fit your screen.
- Use the emoji picker 😀, YouTube 📺 share (if enabled), and Games 🎮 for room fun.
FAQ
How do cameras work here? (No WebRTC / no STUN / no TURN)
This site uses a PHP server-relay method: your device captures frames and the server relays them to other users in the room.
It’s designed for simplicity and broad compatibility (including mobile), but it’s not the same as peer-to-peer WebRTC.
If you want better performance, use a strong connection, good lighting, and keep other heavy apps/tabs closed.
Why didn’t my camera prompt show up?
Common reasons:
- Not HTTPS: Most browsers require a secure origin for camera/mic. Use HTTPS (recommended) or localhost for testing.
- Permission blocked: Check your browser’s site permissions (Camera/Microphone = Allow) and reload.
- User gesture required: Some mobile browsers block auto-start. Tap the “Enable camera” banner or press 📷 Camera.
- Another app is using the camera: Close other apps/tabs using the camera.
How do I change the camera grid layout?
In a room, use:
- 📐 Columns (Auto, 1–10, Focus)
- ↕️ Max Rows (Auto or 1–5). If the room exceeds your max rows, the grid becomes scrollable.
How do I interact with people / open user menus?
In the Active Users panel, click a user’s avatar or name to open their menu (Profile, Message, Friend, Block, Report).
Room owners/mods and admins will see additional moderation controls.
How do multiplayer games work?
Open 🎮 Games in a room, choose a multiplayer game, and it will create a “waiting game” entry.
Another user can join to start. Use rematch when available.
Why is my video blurry / laggy?
Blurry video usually comes from low light, device limitations, or unstable connection. Try:
- Increase lighting (faces should be bright and evenly lit).
- Move closer to Wi‑Fi, or use wired/strong LTE/5G.
- Close other bandwidth-heavy apps (streaming, downloads).
- Lower the number of visible tiles using ↕️ Max Rows or Focus mode.
Echo / feedback issues — how do I fix it?
Echo is almost always caused by speakers playing audio back into your mic. Fixes:
- Use headphones/earbuds.
- Lower speaker volume.
- Mute your mic when not speaking.
What’s allowed here? (Cannabis community rules)
Keep it chill and respectful. No harassment, hate, threats, or doxxing.
Cannabis discussion is welcome, but:
Cannabis discussion is welcome, but:
- No illegal sales/transactions and no instructions to break local laws.
- No medical claims presented as professional advice.
- Respect room rules and moderator decisions.
Camera & Mic troubleshooting
- Camera won’t start: Check HTTPS, permissions, and close other apps using the camera.
- Stuck on “loading”: Refresh the page. If mobile, try toggling airplane mode off/on or switching Wi‑Fi to cellular.
- Mic won’t record: Ensure mic permission is allowed. On iOS/Safari, some recording features vary by version.
- Black video tile: Toggle camera off/on. If still black, reload the room.
Account & privacy
- Avatars: Set your avatar in Edit Profile.
- Blocking & reporting: Use the user menu from Active Users or chat username clicks.
- Data: Don’t share sensitive personal information in public rooms.
Need more help?
If something isn’t working, grab a screenshot of any error message and send it via the Contact page. Include your device, browser, and whether you were on Wi‑Fi or mobile data.