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*IRC is a method to communicate with other users in a real-time format that doesn't cause edit conflicts or [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Changes]]-plugging. | *IRC is a method to communicate with other users in a real-time format that doesn't cause edit conflicts or [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Changes]]-plugging. | ||
*If you have an [[wikipedia:Comparison of Internet Relay Chat clients|IRC client]] (such as Chatzilla), simply click on the above image/link to access the channel. If you don't have a client, you can use [[Special:WebChat]]. | *If you have an [[wikipedia:Comparison of Internet Relay Chat clients|IRC client]] (such as Chatzilla), simply click on the above image/link to access the channel. If you don't have a client, you can use [[Special:WebChat]]. | ||
*Due to spammers, non-identified users are no longer able to enter the channel. You must [http://www.gamesurge.net/createaccount/ register with GameSurge] in order to enter the channel. | |||
===Guidelines=== | ===Guidelines=== | ||
Here are the guidelines on how the chatroom is. | Here are the guidelines on how the chatroom is. | ||
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*Many users idle on the IRC - that is, while they are connected, they aren't actively paying attention. Do not expect an immediate reply to a query. | *Many users idle on the IRC - that is, while they are connected, they aren't actively paying attention. Do not expect an immediate reply to a query. | ||
*In the same vein, many users lurk on the IRC - that is, they listen, but don't say anything. There is no requirement to respond to another user, and often a line of "Hello everyone" will be ignored simply because no one feels it is necessary to respond to such a post. | *In the same vein, many users lurk on the IRC - that is, they listen, but don't say anything. There is no requirement to respond to another user, and often a line of "Hello everyone" will be ignored simply because no one feels it is necessary to respond to such a post. | ||
*If you wish to claim "voice", you must | *If you wish to claim "voice", you must register with GameSurge and ask an admin to add you to the channel's userlist. Voice is a feature of IRC that allows users to talk when a channel is muted, a feature that is essentially never used here. | ||
===Ruleset=== | ===Ruleset=== | ||
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*While joke kicks are acceptable if not excessive, do not joke ban users. This prevents users from being able to enter the chatroom despite lack of wrong doing, regardless of how minimal the ban length is. | *While joke kicks are acceptable if not excessive, do not joke ban users. This prevents users from being able to enter the chatroom despite lack of wrong doing, regardless of how minimal the ban length is. | ||
*When doing any moderating action, or lack of, make use of your best judgment, and use powers responsibly. | *When doing any moderating action, or lack of, make use of your best judgment, and use powers responsibly. | ||
[[Category:SmashWiki|IRC]] | [[Category:SmashWiki|IRC]] | ||
