It might have to do with your username, lol.
But seriously, I had the same experience. I figured the module is broken but you might fix it using the advice found here

Personally I didn't bother and am using the fullpage chat untill I finish chatterpot or tea-kchat, depends on whichever I get finished first.
Teabag
Sure there's more than one way, but one just needs one anyway - Teabag