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'''#vtluug''' on <code>irc.freenode.net</code> is the [[Linux and Unix Users GroupFile:Irc-etiquette.jpg|thumb|LUUG]] [[Internet Relay Chatright|alt=IRC]] channel. Beginning in 2008, some folks began to idle on the channel. As of fall 2009, there are generally a dozen LUUG members, alumni and associates on at any given time. Memorable stuff is in the [[Pound vtluug/QDB etiquette| QDB]]
=Rules=
* Use common sense and treat others as you wish to be treated. No flaming, trolling, nonsense, or personal attacks; if you must, take it to PM please.
* Do not flood the channel; if it's more than 5 lines, please use a pastebin.
* #vtluug is for newcomers and experts alike. Please be helpful and friendly to everyone or don't say anything at all.
* Please do not announce /away in the channel (or change your status to indicate such).
* In the unlikely event that you are banned, do not attempt to evade your ban. Ban evasion will be dealt with strictly and will result in extension of your ban.
=See Also=* '''#vtluug''' on <code>irc.oftc.net</code> is the [[irssiLinux and Unix Users Group|LUUG]]* [[vtluug_botInternet Relay Chat|IRC]]channel. It is a public, relatively unmoderated forum for general banter, especially focusing on VTLUUG operations.If you have questions about this wiki, any even we're having, or general *nix, it is the best place to ask them.
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If you ask a question, please stick around for a while (several hours) after asking; just because no one can help younow does not mean that no one will be able to help you later. Also look at ESR's[http://www.catb.org/esr/faqs/smart-questions.html how to ask questions the smart way]; it will help you whensomeone decides to troll you. Previously, we have had stringent rules on the channel, however, experience shows that the community is rather self-moderating. More importantly, the ops actively avoid using <code>/ban</code> If you have logs, etc to post, use https://linx.vtluug.org or https://linx.li ==Speaking==In order to reduce spam, we currently require all IRC users to have their nicks registered with NickServ to be able to speak. You can register your chosen nick with <code>/msg nickserv register YourPassword your@email.address.com</code> and then you must identify on every login with <code>/msg nickserv identify YourPassword</code> you can make weechat do this automatically with <code>/set irc.server.oftc.command "/msg nickserv identify YourPassword"</code> Finally go to [https://services.oftc.net services.oftc.net] to verify your account as not a bot. ==History==Beginning in 2008, some folks began to idle on <code>irc.freenode.net</code> in <code>#vtluug</code>. In fall 2009, there were generally a dozen LUUG members, alumni and associates on at any given time. On February 28, 2012, the approximately 30 members in the channel made the decision to migrate to <code>irc.oftc.net</code> due to persistent stability issues with Freenode and some issues that some members had with the staff. By 2014, there were as many as 40 to 50 students and others in the channel. Currently, there are often 20 to 30 LUUG members and alumni idling in the channel. ==Rules==You will be kicked for an in progress flood only. There are no other rules. If you don't like somebody, use <code>/ignore</code>. == Recommendations == * Don't set <code>/away</code> <ref>https://sackheads.org/~bnaylor/spew/away_msgs.html</ref> in an obnoxious way.* Don't abuse the bots -- they will be told to ignore you* Don't piss off the OPs (they don't keep @ for a reason)* Wait around, if you have questions.** You'll probably be trolled first. Sorry.* NO WAREZ ==See also==* [[Recommended_software#IRC_clients | IRC Clients]]* [[Wadsworth]]* [[Shell account tutorial]] ==External links==* [https://bash.vtluug.org/ VT Bash (quotes)]* [http://bash.org/ bash.org] == References == [[Category:CyberspaceInfrastructure]][[Category:Linux and Unix Users GroupIRC]]
