This page is a compilation of
thoughts and ideas to share with you to use as a guide. This guide
will allow you to answer simple questions yourself or be aware how
to navigate around DALnet the first time.
Learn how to access the help files
(/nickserv help, /chanserv help, /memoserv help) and do so. Explore
the help files. Learn what commands are available and how to use
them.
Go to the DALnet website (http://www.dal.net).
Look around and pick up information there. The more you understand
about irc the more you can do.
Remember your passwords. Don't lose
them.
If you have a channel try to get
knowledgeable AOPs and SOPs who will be present and know how to
protect your channel. Never let anyone you don't trust be opped.
Never ever SOP someone you don't trust a lot.
Don't tell people your passwords for
any reason. The only exception is if you have forgotten your
password and a CSop is helping you recover it.
Learn to /whois nick if someone
claims to be an IRCop. Learn what a real IRCop looks like and don't
be fooled by people pretending. Report them to an IRCop if they are
pretending.
Unless you have a really good
reason, founders should mlock -kl. If you know what they do (key and
limits) and actually use them, then don't mlock it. But if so learn
how to use the mdeop and mkick commands so that you can recover your
channel if you need to.
If someone harasses you or floods
you, log it. As soon as someone starts flooding you find an IRCop.
They will probably ask you to switch nicks so they can see the
flooding. Come to get help before the flooding stops.
Go to #help, #irchelp, #DALnetHelp
or any other recommended help channel, unless you need an IRCop.
#OperHelp is not a general help channel.
Follow the basic rules, don't flood,
run unallowed clones or fserves, ask for or request kiddie porn or
warez.
If someone needs help, help them if
you can. Direct them to where they can get help if you can't.
Be polite and friendly. And have a
good time. :-) |
