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Miaren says she usually starts off by welcoming each participant with something like "Welcome (insert name), I'll be answering questions in order". If the room starts becoming unfocussed, a general announcement can be sent along the lines of "Please keep off-topic conversations in private IM's". She says it keeps the room from getting stuffed with fluff.