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+ | ==== Discord ==== | ||
+ | The IRC channel has mostly been replaced by a Discord server. A bot relays messages between the IRC and Discord. Please follow the IRC rules and Discord Terms of Service. | ||
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+ | ^ [[https:// | ||
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==== IRC ==== | ==== IRC ==== | ||
- | The IRC channel # | + | The IRC channel # |
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+ | ^ [[irc:// | ||
If you don't have any IRC client installed and only want to take a look you may use this browser based IRC client! | If you don't have any IRC client installed and only want to take a look you may use this browser based IRC client! | ||
- | |**[[http:// | + | ^ [[http:// |
Once you get the hang of using IRC, it is recommended you setup an IRC Client, which can be found at [[community: | Once you get the hang of using IRC, it is recommended you setup an IRC Client, which can be found at [[community: | ||
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=== # | === # | ||
- | The main channel. Used for mod discussion | + | The main channel, for discussing |
=== # | === # | ||
Created when conversations with Katami got out of hand, and dominated # | Created when conversations with Katami got out of hand, and dominated # | ||
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Our operators do not sit around with in operator mode in normal channels, so you won't see @-signs in front of their names most of the time. (To preform moderation functions they request operator status from Katami or ChanServ, or just have Katami do things for them.) The operators do always have voiced status though, so most of the people with +-signs on their names are operators. A few helpful people are also automatically voiced but only have minor administrative capabilities (Amariithynar, | Our operators do not sit around with in operator mode in normal channels, so you won't see @-signs in front of their names most of the time. (To preform moderation functions they request operator status from Katami or ChanServ, or just have Katami do things for them.) The operators do always have voiced status though, so most of the people with +-signs on their names are operators. A few helpful people are also automatically voiced but only have minor administrative capabilities (Amariithynar, | ||
- | ==== IRC guidelines | + | ==== IRC Rules and Guidelines |
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+ | //Actual rules in boldface// | ||
* **No hate speech**. This is actually [[http:// | * **No hate speech**. This is actually [[http:// | ||
- | * //(In fact, Freenode is bound by UK laws to not tolerate certain kinds of hate speech.)// | + | * This includes |
+ | * Express your dislike of the subject matter, its popularity, or even its fandom as an institution if you must, but //respect the people involved// unless they' | ||
* Please only use English on # | * Please only use English on # | ||
- | * Don't be a jerk. Respect other people. All other rules flow from these. | + | |
- | * Listen to the channel mods and abide by their rulings. | + | |
* Try to avoid being crude. | * Try to avoid being crude. | ||
- | * Avoid religious, political, or sexual conversations; | + | * Avoid religious, political, or sexual conversations; |
* In general don't do what others ask you not to do; though if you feel the request in unreasonable, | * In general don't do what others ask you not to do; though if you feel the request in unreasonable, | ||
- | * Please refrain | + | * Don't demand personal information |
* If you want to ask a question, simply ask! Don't ask if there is anyone there or if you're allowed to ask! | * If you want to ask a question, simply ask! Don't ask if there is anyone there or if you're allowed to ask! | ||
* Be patient with the answer. The channel activity comes and goes, but someone will answer when we read the question! | * Be patient with the answer. The channel activity comes and goes, but someone will answer when we read the question! | ||
- | * Don't spam/flood the channel! If you want to paste larger chunks of text please use the [[http:// | + | |
- | * Don't change nicks rapidly. | + | * **Don't spam/flood the channel!** |
- | * Don' | + | * If you want to paste larger chunks of text please use the [[http:// |
+ | * If we see you having a runaway paste error we'll kick you so you can regain control of your client. This is not a punishment. | ||
+ | * Rapidly saying a few words per line isn't a big problem, but may indicate that you need to think more and take longer to compose a message. You can have around 400 characters in a message, and most clients will autosplit long messages. Unlike many modern groups, we DON'T mind reading so-called "walls of text", as long as it's decently written and formatted. | ||
+ | * Don't change nicks rapidly. | ||
+ | * If you set a message with /away it will inform | ||
* Don't invite any bots without the permission of the channel OPs! | * Don't invite any bots without the permission of the channel OPs! | ||
* Don't spam bot commands. Stop if people ask you to stop. # | * Don't spam bot commands. Stop if people ask you to stop. # | ||
+ | * Remember that everyone involved is a failable sentient being, and we all make mistakes or act imporperly at times. | ||
==== IRC for Newbies ==== | ==== IRC for Newbies ==== | ||
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To register, first set the username you want with the "/nick YourNewUserName" | To register, first set the username you want with the "/nick YourNewUserName" | ||
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For a more in depth help on freenode please visit the official faq at [[http:// | For a more in depth help on freenode please visit the official faq at [[http:// |
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