Why does error 999 keep coming when I try to enter chat rooms?

Why do i keep getting a message signing into chat room took longer than expected everytime i try to enter?

• Evertime I try to enter a chat room I keep getting the message. " Entering chat room took longer than expected please try again." But, when I do it's the same thing over and over. I have Yahoo Messenger do i need to download another program to be able to chat ?

• Answer:

  I've been having the same freaking problem. They're saying it has something to do with all of the bots or the servers or something. I guess, if you keep trying you'll be able to get in a chatroom at some point. I've tried a million times to get into a room and I still can't get in. I did see in some questions asked that some people are contacting Yahoo and they aren't doing much about this problem. I'm thinking if a man can go into outer space and explore, then they can do something about freaking bots or their server! Haha. Sorry for the negativity, but this is such an annoying problem. Anywhoo, good luck to you on getting in a chatroom. :)