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An apparatus is for providing display of exchanged messages wherein the apparatus comprises a memory for storing the messages; and at least one processor for providing display of messages exchanged between a plurality of participants, the messages are exchanged within channels, wherein each of said participants exchanges messages with others of the participants in one or more channels in which message exchange between the plurality of participants is authorized; and any of the participants are prevented from exchanging messages in one or more channels when message exchange between the plurality of participants is not authorized; and allowing one of the participants sending one of the messages in one of the channels to send the one of the messages in parallel to another one of the channels.