View source for Channel may not be registered or used

When I try to join a channel, I get the following message:
 <ChanServ> Channel #TheChannel may not be registered or used.
And other variations on the theme.

This is not the same as when you have been banned from #TheChannel.

==The Channel is Forbidden==
* You may not use ChannelNames that are the same as common network channels.
** For example, you can not register channels such as #help, #chat, #mibbit and other related channels. 
* You may not use ChannelNames that are intended to mimic common network channels, even if the name of that channel isn't being used on this network.
* You may not use ChannelNames that are intended to mimic network channels that are for help, staff, or other channels.
** This includes cute spelling spoofs intended to trick users.
* You may not use some ChannelNames clearly used to offend or generate turmoil.
* You may not use some ChannelNames that are active spam-bot landing channels, used for command and control, or otherwise, even if the name of that channel isn't being used or targeted on this network.

==Little possibility of appeal==
The Mibbit Staff considers all conditions, and how it will impact users before forbidding a ChannelName.
* If you have a valid reason why you think you should be able to use a forbidden ChannelName, you may take it up with the Mibbit Staff.
** Note that unless you present a very clear and valid reason at the outset of your appeal, your request may not get you the expected results.
*** Asking us to let you use the channel ''#help'' might get you shot.