The messenger or 'pal list window' is a 'container', meaning that it has several windows elements layered on top of each other.

Which element to display is decided by what 'tab' you select. Selecting a 'tab' will bring that tabs element forward into the 'container' window.

the 'home' tab
the contents of the 'home' tab are displayed immediately after logging in

click HERE for more information about the home tab

the 'rooms' tab
this tab displays a list of all the chat rooms available on Paltalk

click HERE for more information about the rooms tab

note: for a more detailed view of the chat room listings you may also use the 'chat rooms' icon

the 'pals' tab
this is where all of your online and offline pals are displayed

click HERE for more information about the pals tab

the 'my room' tab
this tab lets you create and manage your own Paltalk chat room

click HERE for more information about the my room tab