Just tried it out on my system on both browsers. No problems at all.
If this doesn't happen in Communicator, use that for chat. IMO Netscape is "cleaner" than IE anyway. Not so many hidden bells and whistles to trip your system up.
Try re-installing IE5.5 That might sort things out unless it has always done it....
Try a different web-host (is that the same as what we call an ISP or Internet Service Provider here in UK?) on one of those "XYZ hours free online" deals and see if that makes a difference.
Un pilot très stumpée!!
[This message has been edited by R O Tiree (edited 12 November 2000).]