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''Hi there. Thank you for taking an interest in <tt>#chat</tt>! Here's a few rules and guidelines you'll want to follow.''
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''Hi there. Thank you for taking an interest in <tt>#chat</tt>! Here are a few rules and guidelines.''
  
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<big>'''1. Change your nickname.'''</big>
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:Although not enforced, generally it's less confusing on everyone else if you don't have a nickname such as <tt>mib_wi5ru6</tt>. If you have a nickname that begins in <tt>mib_</tt>, please type <tt>/nick ''nickname''</tt>, for instance, if you wanted to be called <tt>swordfish</tt>, you would type <tt>/nick swordfish</tt>. Whilst you're at it, why don't you [[create your own nickname|register your nickname]]?
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<big>'''1. #chat is a social channel.'''</big>
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<big>'''2. #chat is a social channel.'''</big>
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:<tt>#chat</tt> is not a dating, gaming or support channel. If you need help with Mibbit, try joining <tt>#help</tt> (just type <tt>/join #help</tt>).
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:<tt>#chat</tt> is not a dating channel, it's not a gaming channel, nor a support channel. If you need help with Mibbit, try joining <tt>#help</tt> (just type <tt>/join #help</tt>).
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<big>'''2. #chat is an international channel.'''</big>
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:Any and all languages are permitted.  For our English only channel, please type <tt>/join #mibbit</tt> or join another channel of your choosing.
 
<big>'''3. Moderate what you are typing.'''</big>
 
<big>'''3. Moderate what you are typing.'''</big>
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:Please don't spam links to other channels, and please don't abuse other users, swear, or do anything someone else might find offensive. Overuse of "crude" language is an insult to oneself and others, No bots are allowed on <tt>#chat</tt>, except [[Kenneth]].  Racial slurs are an instant kick.
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:Please don't spam links to other channels or websites, abuse other users, issue personal attacks, impersonate others, swear or say anything crudely offensive. Overuse of "crude" language is an insult to oneself and others.  Racial slurs will result in an instant kick.  Be polite.
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<big>'''4. Don't PM people without asking first!'''</big>
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<big>'''4. Please ask for permission before pm'ing anyone.  It's the polite thing to do.'''</big>
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:Please don't PM people without their permission; if you have their permission, type <tt>/msg ''nick'' ''message''</tt>.
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:if you have asked permission, type <tt>/msg ''nick'' ''message''</tt>.
 
<big>'''5. Don't ask for OP, HalfOP, or Voice.'''</big>   
 
<big>'''5. Don't ask for OP, HalfOP, or Voice.'''</big>   
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:If those in charge feel you deserve them, then you will get them.  Asking will only keep you from getting them.
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:We currently are not seeking additional channel management staffers.
 
<big>'''6. Do not send all lines in CAPS.'''</big>   
 
<big>'''6. Do not send all lines in CAPS.'''</big>   
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:You can use CAPS but don't ABUSE CAPS.  It's like you are yelling to people and that's rude!
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:You can use CAPS, but don't ABUSE CAPS.  It's like you are yelling to people and is considered impolite.
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<big>'''7. Do not bring in ''gamebots'' or enable ''autoresponding'' scripts.'''</big>   
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<big>'''7. Do not bring in bots or enable autoresponding scripts.'''</big>   
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:There are hundreds of users coming and going, and thousands of lines typed in the channel daily. We don't need, or want, the additional noise.
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:There are hundreds of users coming and going and thousands of lines typed in the channel daily.   The use of such scripts only contributes additional noise to the channel.
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<big>'''8. Don't be a jerk.'''</big>
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<big>'''8. Have a good time.'''</big>
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:Above all, people are chatting in <tt>#chat</tt> to have a good time. Please do not do anything that stops other people having a good time. No personal attacks, please. Think about stopping what ever you are doing if someone asks you to.
 
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<big>'''9. Have a good time.'''</big>
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 22:01, 1 July 2011

Hi there. Thank you for taking an interest in #chat! Here are a few rules and guidelines.


1. #chat is a social channel.

#chat is not a dating, gaming or support channel. If you need help with Mibbit, try joining #help (just type /join #help).

2. #chat is an international channel.

Any and all languages are permitted. For our English only channel, please type /join #mibbit or join another channel of your choosing.

3. Moderate what you are typing.

Please don't spam links to other channels or websites, abuse other users, issue personal attacks, impersonate others, swear or say anything crudely offensive. Overuse of "crude" language is an insult to oneself and others. Racial slurs will result in an instant kick. Be polite.

4. Please ask for permission before pm'ing anyone. It's the polite thing to do.

if you have asked permission, type /msg nick message.

5. Don't ask for OP, HalfOP, or Voice.

We currently are not seeking additional channel management staffers.

6. Do not send all lines in CAPS.

You can use CAPS, but don't ABUSE CAPS. It's like you are yelling to people and is considered impolite.

7. Do not bring in bots or enable autoresponding scripts.

There are hundreds of users coming and going and thousands of lines typed in the channel daily. The use of such scripts only contributes additional noise to the channel.

8. Have a good time.

Rules
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