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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 +The IRC channel has mostly been replaced by a Discord server.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://discordapp.com/invite/mhrSfbH|Join Transcendence on Discord]] ^
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 ==== IRC ==== ==== IRC ====
  
-The IRC channel #transcendence may be found on freenode. If you already have an IRC client installed you may click [[irc://chat.freenode.net/%23Transcendence|Here]]+The IRC channel #transcendence may be found on freenode. If you already have an IRC client installed you can join now. 
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 +[[irc://chat.freenode.net/%23Transcendence|Join #transcendence on Freenode]] ^
  
 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://webchat.freenode.net/?randomnick=1&channels=%23transcendence&prompt=1|Click Here for IRC!]]**|+[[http://webchat.freenode.net/?randomnick=1&channels=%23transcendence&prompt=1|Join #transcendence on Freenode Webchat]] ^
  
 Once you get the hang of using IRC, it is recommended you setup an IRC Client, which can be found at [[community:irc:clients]]. Once you get the hang of using IRC, it is recommended you setup an IRC Client, which can be found at [[community:irc:clients]].
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 === #Transcendence === === #Transcendence ===
-The main channel. Used for mod discussion and some off-topic discussion (when things are a bit slow)+The main channelfor discussing mod and game issues and answering questions about either. Modders, players, and people taking a break from being either are welcome. General community hangout. Discusson also rambles on about similar games, other games the group is playing, and various scifi, science, and philosophical topics, but the group usually snaps back to any transcendence topic when one is brought up.
 === #transcendence-bots === === #transcendence-bots ===
 Created when conversations with Katami got out of hand, and dominated #transcendence. Not particularly useful anymore now that he's got a lobotomy, but at least he can still log onto IRC... Created when conversations with Katami got out of hand, and dominated #transcendence. Not particularly useful anymore now that he's got a lobotomy, but at least he can still log onto IRC...
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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, Belxjander, Curudan, The_Shrike), and sometimes the operators get silly and randomly voice people, so it's not a guarantee. 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, Belxjander, Curudan, The_Shrike), and sometimes the operators get silly and randomly voice people, so it's not a guarantee.
  
-==== IRC guidelines ====+==== IRC Rules and Guidelines ==== 
 + 
 +//Actual rules in boldface// 
   * **No hate speech**. This is actually [[http://freenode.net/policy.shtml#offtopic|Freenode's Policy]], we're just agreeing with it.    * **No hate speech**. This is actually [[http://freenode.net/policy.shtml#offtopic|Freenode's Policy]], we're just agreeing with it. 
-    * //(In fact, Freenode is bound by UK laws to not tolerate certain kinds of hate speech.)//+    * This includes hate speech against groups that you don't normally think of, e.g. furries, bronies, twilight fans.  
 +      * 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've earned your disrespect //as individuals//, and you'll do well.
   * Please only use English on #transcendence so we have a common language.   * Please only use English on #transcendence so we have a common language.
-  * Don't be a jerk. Respect other people. All other rules flow from these. +  * **Don't be a jerk.** **Respect other people.** All other rules follow from these. 
-  * Listen to the channel mods and abide by their rulings.+  * **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; or, if you do not avoid them, drop the subject when people ask.+  * Avoid religious, political, or sexual conversations; or, if you do not avoid them, **drop the subject when people ask**.
   * In general don't do what others ask you not to do; though if you feel the request in unreasonable, discuss it or ask a moderator.   * In general don't do what others ask you not to do; though if you feel the request in unreasonable, discuss it or ask a moderator.
-  * Please refrain from advertisingracial, sexist, or otherwise hateful or insulting comments.+  * Don't demand personal information from others. Asking people for personal information should be done respectfully if at alland respect the other person's right to not answer. Most people who want to give out this information will do so when relevant anyway.
   * 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://paste.neurohack.com/|Pastebin]]. +  * **No advertsising**. This does not preclude talking about projects and products you like. 
-  * Don't change nicks rapidly. Remember you can set a message with /away that people can see if they /whois you if they're curious (but remember to not set your client to spam the channel when you /away, either). +  * **Don't spam/flood the channel!**  
-  * Don'ask for a/s/l (age/sex/location) on the channel! This isn't a dating service. Asking people for personal information should be done respectfully if at alland respect the other person's right to not answer.+    * If you want to paste larger chunks of text please use the [[http://paste.neurohack.com/|Pastebin]]
 +    * 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. Changing nicks for status purposes is generally frowned upon. 
 +    * If you set a message with /away it will inform people when you are /msg'd or /whois'd. Make sure your client dosen'print away/back notifications in chatthough.
   * 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. #transcendence-bots is there for your bot-spamming needs.   * Don't spam bot commands. Stop if people ask you to stop. #transcendence-bots is there for your bot-spamming needs.
 +  * 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" command, then type in "/nickserv register YourPassword [email protected]" To register, first set the username you want with the "/nick YourNewUserName" command, then type in "/nickserv register YourPassword [email protected]"
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 +#transcendence is but one channel and group on the Freenode network; there are a lot of other groups and people on this network, so it might be that your nick is already in use or registered by someone you can't even see. Don't worry about it, just pick a variant.
  
 For a more in depth help on freenode please visit the official faq at [[http://freenode.net/faq.shtml#general|freenode.net]] For a more in depth help on freenode please visit the official faq at [[http://freenode.net/faq.shtml#general|freenode.net]]
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