You may want to find a group to chat with. Follow these steps:
Click the IM button in the Buddy List window (left side, just below your buddy list)
In the Instant Message window, there's a To: box. Type ChivaNet in the box
Type help in the message window, and press ENTER
The bot will respond with pertinent instructions
The General chat room is the most active. To join it right away, just send join General to the ChivaNet user.
Method 2: AIM Today
If you're using AIM for Microsoft Windows and have configured the hosts file workaround, click My AIM -> AIM Today... in the menu bar of your buddy list window. Click one of the chat room links.