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These questions are asked frequently... For some reason

This is the Frequently Asked Questions (or FAQ) section. Here, you can get answers to some of the many questions that are asked concerning IRC in general, #sega on IRCnet, and other things. Usually, we try to answer as many questions as we can while we're present, but sometimes we just receive too many questions at one time. So we've decided to create this page for you, our loyal peons. er.. friends.

If you have a question that's not answered in the FAQ, you can visit the IRC related Links Page for help. More FAQ will be added at a later time.

What is a Channel Operator?
How do I become a Channel Operator in #Sega?
I've been trying to join #Sega, but can't! Why?
Bot? What the hell is a bot?
What is a NetSplit?
I can't use my nick! What's going on?
"Faf?" What's a faf?

Q: What is a Channel Operator?

A: Anyone with a "@" beside their nickname is a Channel Operator. Channel Operators are in total control of the channel and all it's users. Most Operators (or Ops) can kick/ban you for any or no reason at all. If you don't like the way an Op controls the channel, you can always create your own channel and become an operator there.

Q: How do I become a Channel Operator in #Sega?

A: Well, it's simple really. You can't. Not by asking anyway. Giving Op status to someone means giving them control over the channel and the users on it. We usually try to give Op status sparingly, and to people we trust. Next question!

Q: I've been trying to join #sega, but can't! Why?

A: Often times, when a user currently in #sega floods, that is, continueously repeats text over and over again causing users to lag, he is usually kicked, banned and the channel mode is then set to +i (Invite), usually by a channel bot. What this means is that users that are not invited cannot join the channel. Sometimes there are no active (or awake) operators in #sega at the time and the channel can stay on +i for a few hours. Don't worry about it, Sooner or later it will be taken off. Another reason you might not be able to join is because you were banned. You might have either been caught flooding, nuking, typing with CAPS lock, or harassing another user. Bans can last from a couple seconds to however long the operator that banned you desires. However, most bans are usually taken off the same day by one of the channel bots.

Q: Bot? What the hell is a bot?

A: A Bot (short for "Robot") is basicly a program designed to preform specific actions upon command, such as opping users, kicking, banning, changing channel modes, etc. There are many different types of bots, some are used to protect channels, while others serve only to entertain.

Q: What is a NetSplit?

A: Netsplits are (unfortunately) a routine part of IRC. A NetSplit occurs when the server that a user is currently on "splits" from the main network (IRCNet, for example). Note that NetSplits are all from a point of view of a user. After the split mends itself, users might ask you where you went -- because from their perspective, *you* split off. When a NetSplit happens, remain calm. It's better not to change servers during a split, as you can be nickname collided upon returning. Changing servers will also just contribute to the lag.

Q: I can't use my nick! What's going on, yer' so smart?

A: There are quite a few reasons why you might not be able to access your nickname. For starters, you cannot use nicknames that start with certain characters (numbers, dashes, question marks, etc.). Second, someone might be using your nickname at the moment. If that is the case, use another nickname, or a variation of your original (example: "lamer" can change his nickname to ^lamer^, or lamer1 or whatever). The third reason you may not be able to use your nick is because you are using a foreign server to access IRC. Most U.S. based users are restricted (+r) when using foreign servers, such as "irc.funet.fi". And the last reason you may not be able to change to your nick is because that nick was recently nick collided. Nick collisions usually occur when a user changes servers during a netsplit.

Q: What's a faf?

A: For an example of a faf, go here.

(more to be added at a later time.)

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