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StrategyWiki offers live help in the form of '''IRC'''. | StrategyWiki offers live editing help in the form of '''IRC'''. | ||
==Network and channel rules== | ==Network and channel rules== | ||
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# '''Don't talk in colour unless you absolutely need to.''' Because everyone can set up their IRC client different ways, certain colours may be practically invisible for them. | # '''Don't talk in colour unless you absolutely need to.''' Because everyone can set up their IRC client different ways, certain colours may be practically invisible for them. | ||
# '''Don't impersonate others.''' Pick a nickname that corresponds to your account on the wiki. | # '''Don't impersonate others.''' Pick a nickname that corresponds to your account on the wiki. | ||
# '''Don't advertise other channels.''' Saying something like "Everyone, join #blah" is considered advertising | # '''Don't advertise other channels.''' Saying something like "Everyone, join #blah" is considered advertising. Redirecting a user to a channel about the specific topic they wish to talk about is not. | ||
# '''Avoid shorthand.''' It takes at most 5 seconds more to fully type out a word instead of using shorthand. Shorthand is ugly and hard to read, and makes you look like an immature 12-year-old. As such, try to avoid it whenever possible. | # '''Avoid shorthand.''' It takes at most 5 seconds more to fully type out a word instead of using shorthand. Shorthand is ugly and hard to read, and makes you look like an immature 12-year-old. As such, try to avoid it whenever possible. | ||
# '''Read the channel topic.''' The channel topic is displayed for you the moment you enter a channel, but you may view it at any time by typing "/topic. | # '''Read the channel topic.''' The channel topic is displayed for you the moment you enter a channel, but you may view it at any time by typing "/topic". The channel topic generally explains things specific to that channel, such as what is and is not acceptable to talk about. | ||
# '''Do not private message people without their consent.''' It is not only annoying, but can get you banned from the entire ABXY network if it becomes an issue. | # '''Do not private message people without their consent.''' It is not only annoying, but can get you banned from the entire ABXY network if it becomes an issue. | ||
