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Chat & Social Features

Stay connected with your gauntlet participants through in-app chat. Share encouragement, celebrate milestones, and keep the competitive spirit alive.

Accessing Chat​

  1. Open any gauntlet you've joined
  2. Tap the Chat tab at the bottom
  3. Start messaging!

Chat Tab [Screenshot: Gauntlet screen with Chat tab highlighted]

Sending Messages​

Text Messages​

Type your message in the input field and tap Send. Messages appear instantly for all participants.

Sharing Images​

  1. Tap the camera icon next to the message input
  2. Choose to take a photo or select from gallery
  3. Add an optional caption
  4. Tap Send

Image Sharing [Screenshot: Chat with shared image and caption]

Sending GIFs​

  1. Tap the GIF icon next to the message input
  2. Search for a GIF or browse trending
  3. Tap to select and send

GIF Picker [Screenshot: GIF search and selection interface]

Message Interactions​

Emoji Reactions​

React to any message with emojis:

  1. Long-press on a message
  2. Select an emoji from the reaction picker
  3. Your reaction appears below the message

Popular reactions include thumbs up, fire, clapping, and celebration emojis.

Emoji Reactions [Screenshot: Message with multiple emoji reactions]

Reply Threading​

Reply directly to a specific message:

  1. Long-press on the message you want to reply to
  2. Tap Reply
  3. Type your response
  4. The reply links to the original message

Reply Thread [Screenshot: Threaded reply showing original message]

@Mentions​

Tag specific participants to get their attention:

  1. Type @ in your message
  2. Select a participant from the list
  3. They'll receive a notification

Mentions [Screenshot: @mention autocomplete dropdown]

Chat Notifications​

Enabling Notifications​

  1. Go to Settings > Notifications
  2. Enable Chat Messages
  3. Optionally enable @Mentions Only to reduce noise

Notification Types​

  • New messages - All messages in your gauntlets
  • @Mentions - When someone tags you
  • Reactions - When someone reacts to your message

Chat Guidelines​

Be Supportive​

  • Celebrate others' achievements
  • Share tips and motivation
  • Keep competition friendly

Stay Relevant​

  • Keep chat focused on the gauntlet
  • Share progress updates
  • Discuss strategies and goals

Respect Privacy​

  • Don't share others' personal information
  • Ask before posting photos of others
  • Report inappropriate content

Reporting Issues​

If you encounter inappropriate behavior:

  1. Long-press the problematic message
  2. Tap Report
  3. Select a reason
  4. Submit the report

Our team reviews reports within 24 hours.

Common Questions​

Q: Can I mute chat notifications? A: Yes! Go to Settings > Notifications > Chat Messages and toggle off, or set to @Mentions Only.

Q: Can I delete my messages? A: You can delete your own messages within 5 minutes of sending. Long-press the message and tap Delete.

Q: Is chat available after the gauntlet ends? A: Chat remains accessible for 7 days after a gauntlet ends, then becomes read-only.

Q: Can I block someone? A: Yes. Tap their profile picture in chat, then tap Block. You won't see their messages.