Through them, you will be obliged to behave properly - controlling your gestures and the nature of the language you use so that it would not reach to the point of offending others and you being punished.

So, whether you are a visitor, regular chatter, or even a channel helper or operator, you must follow these guidelines, for these are written for everyone. No exceptions.

Operators can also find guidelines just intended for them - giving them the proper way to exercise their power in the channel - reminding them not to go beyond it by committing unreasonable actions like intentional bans and kicks, therefore displaying access abuse which could lead to extreme response by the upper channel management like suspension or even access removal. OP's are required to follow these, for these are the important factors that would decide your future in the channel.