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'''#vtluug''' on <code>irc.oftc.net</code> is the [[Linux and Unix Users GroupFile:Irc-etiquette.jpg|LUUG]] [[Internet Relay Chatthumb|right|alt=IRCetiquette|]] channel. 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.

Ping voiced '''#vtluug''' on <code>irc.oftc.net</code> is the [[Linux and Unix Users Group|LUUG]] [[Internet 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 opped members general *nix, it is the best place to ask them. If you ask a question, please stick around for a while (several hours) after asking; just because no one can help (except for [younow does not mean that no one will be able to help you later. Also look at ESR's[Wadsworth]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 [[truncatedcone]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, who there are bots)often 20 to 30 LUUG members and alumni idling in the channel.

* Off topic conversation cannot distract from on topic talkYou will be kicked for an in progress flood only.* Use common sense and treat others as you wish to be treatedThere are no other rules. No flaming or personal attacks; if If you must, take it to PM please.* #vtluug is for newcomers and experts alike. Please be helpful and friendly to everyone or don't say anything at alllike somebody, use <code>/ignore</code>.* Nicks should be SFW; language is okay, but discriminatory language is prohibited.== Recommendations == * Do not flood the channel; if itDon's more than 3 lines, please use a pastebin (httpt set <code>/away</code> <ref>https://linxbsackheads.org/~bnaylor/spew/away_msgs.html</ref> in/)an obnoxious way.* Do not spam Don't abuse the channel.bots -- they will be told to ignore you* In Don't piss off the unlikely event that OPs (they don't keep @ for a reason)* Wait around, if you are banned, do not attempt to evade your banhave questions. Ban evasion will ** You'll probably be dealt with strictly and will result in extension of your bantrolled first. Sorry.* NO WAREZ

* [[irssiRecommended_software#IRC_clients | IRC Clients]]

* [httphttps://vtbashbash.vtluug.org / VT Bash (quotes)]* [http://bash.org/ bash.org] == References == 

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