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First and foremost, we emphasize that the moment you enter the #CafeChat channel, you are inherently bound by the rules and guidelines outlined below.
Don’t flood the channel with messages
Sending many messages in a short amount of time is called “flooding” the channel. Flooding the channel disrupts all conversations. Please don’t do it. If you want to show large texts, such as errors, use the pastebin and post the URL to the paste instead.
The good thing about IRC is that it’s text and not hearing based. People aren’t blind, they see what you are saying and repeating yourself over and over won’t help. However it may and will annoy people. If you have a question or a statement, state it once – there is no need to repeat – sooner or later someone will reply to you. As with flooding, most channels will probably ban for repeat. A good guideline would be to limit the same line being repeated within a few minute period; people do need time to type, after all.
You should NEVER ask to be opped in a channel. It will nearly always result in being kicked/banned and damage future chances to become an op in that channel. If you abide by the channel guidelines and are active in the channel, you will most likely become an op eventually. This is not to say that there are any standards for getting opped, each channel has it’s own procedures for giving ops, which can range from whimsy to democracy.
Trolling other users on the channel will absolutely push channel operators to kick/ban you. You’re supposed to be on IRC to get to know new people and enjoy sharing your ideas/thoughts/dialogues with others. Have a good stay and refrain from bothering other chatters.
#CafeChat is an English language channel. If you speak in the channel with a different language you will be asked to join a channel for your language.
Flooding, away messages, repeating yourself, CTCP messages, and bot abuse are not the only ways you can be annoying. Personal attacks when things don’t go as planned, other attention-seeking behaviour, and continued misbehaving after you have been asked to stop is disruptive and obnoxious. Such behaviour may result in a removal from the channel.
This includes “!seen” scripts. Can you imagine if just five or six people had one of these scripts enabled against ! and someone called it? That’s half a dozen lines of spam which is just not needed. Please “/msg nickserv info <nick>” instead if you want a similar network-wide service.
We thank you for your cooperation and understanding of our rules and regulations.
Exercise caution when sharing personal information, given the open nature of the internet. It’s important to remain mindful of potential risks online.
Respect and tolerance for others are fundamental values. Any form of disrespect or intolerance will lead to appropriate actions being taken against those responsible.
Enforcement Policy
We uphold a ‘Two-Strike’ policy for individuals who violate these guidelines. No formal warnings are issued, as it’s expected that users are aware of these rules.
The ‘Two Strikes’ are as follows:
First Offense: The user will be removed from the channel through one or more kicks.
Second Offense: The user may face either a temporary or permanent ban, depending on the severity of the violation. The decision rests with the Channel Operators and may include an outright ban for breaches of freenode network policy.
Appeals
Individuals who wish to appeal actions taken by Channel Operators can do so via Private Message to any of the Channel Operators.
Spam
Any posts that violate the guidelines in the ways described above will be classified as spam and the individuals responsible will face appropriate consequences.
User Terms and Responsibilities
It is imperative that you stay informed about these Guidelines.
The guidelines may be subject to periodic updates, and it is entirely your responsibility to remain aware of any changes. If changes are made, announcements will be communicated through the channel.
You are also required to read and take note of all announcements posted in the channel by the Channel Operators. These notices are provided for your benefit and it is your duty to read and adhere to the guidelines they present. Neglecting to read, understand, or adhere to these rules may result in disciplinary actions, as it will indicate a lack of awareness regarding the rules and any amendments.
It is obligatory for you to be well-informed about all these rules and any subsequent modifications to the channel’s guidelines.
If you are in the #CafeChat channel this automatically means that you are accepting and subject to these channel guidelines and rules.
By accepting these rules, you affirm that you will not post any messages that are obscene, vulgar, sexually-oriented, hateful, threatening, or in violation of any applicable laws.
Various mIRC Commands
• /server irc.dal.net – Connect to DALnet.
• /join #channelname – Join a specific channel.
• /part – Leave the current channel.
• /partall – Leave all channels.
• /quit – Disconnect from IRC.
• /nick <new nickname> – Change your nickname.
• /msg <nickname> <message> – Send a private message.
• /notice <nickname> <message> – Send a notice to a user.
• /whois <nickname> – Check user information.
• /ignore <nickname> – Ignore messages from a user.
• /ignore – List ignored users.
• /unignore <nickname> – Remove a user from the ignore list.
• /away <message> – Set an away message.
• /back – Remove your away status.
• /help – Access mIRC Help.
• /help <topic> – Open specific mIRC Help topics.
• /ctcp <nickname> version – Request a user’s client version.
• /ctcp <nickname> ping – Check a user’s ping time.
• /list – List available channels.
• /mode <channel> +m – Set the channel mode to moderated.
• /mode <channel> -m – Remove the moderated mode.
• /me <action> – Perform an action in the channel.
• /notify <nickname> – Add a user to your notify list.
• /notify – List users on your notify list.
• /notify -r <nickname> – Remove a user from your notify list.
DALnet IRC Network NickServ Commands
• /ns register <password> <email> – Register your nickname.
• /ns identify <password> – Authenticate to your registered nickname.
• /ns release <nickname> <password> – Release a held nickname.
• /ns group – Create or manage nickname groups.
• /ns access list – List access entries for your nickname.
• /ns ghost <nickname> <password> – Regain control of your nickname.
• /ns info <nickname> – View information about a nickname.
• /ns set kill on – Enable auto-kill on your nickname.
• /ns set kill off – Disable auto-kill.
• /ns set secure on – Enable nickname security.
• /ns set secure off – Disable nickname security.
• /ns set language <language> – Set your preferred language.
DALnet IRC Network ChanServ Commands
• /cs register #channel – Register a channel.
• /cs drop #channel – Drop a registered channel.
• /cs info #channel – Get channel information
• /cs set topiclock on – Lock the channel topic.
• /cs set topiclock off – Unlock the topic.
• /cs set entrymsg <message> – Set an entry message for the channel.
• /cs set url <URL> – Add a channel website.
• /cs set email <email> – Set a channel email.
• /cs set enforce on – Enable channel enforcement.
• /cs set enforce off – Disable enforcement.
• /cs access #channel list – List channel access entries.
• /cs access #channel add <nickname> – Add a user to the access list.
• /cs access #channel del <nickname> – Remove a user from the access list.
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