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# IRC Rules #
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One of our objectives for the IRC channel is to create a fun,
lively, friendly, safe community for everyone to enjoy. To 
that end, we have unfortunately found it necessary to enforce 
some rules.

In order to chat, and receive help on this channel, you must 
agree with the following rules:

(0x00)	Although the administrators and channel operators of 
the IRC channel will attempt to keep all objectionable messages 
to a minimum, it is impossible for us to review all messages. 
All messages express the views of the author, and neither the 
owners of the Chat Server, nor anyone connected with the 
#theadmins / #matriux will be held responsible for the content 
of any message.

(0x01)	The language of the channel is ENGLISH.

(0x02)	No insulting remarks

(0x03)	No denigration is permitted of other peoples:
	>> Nationality
	>> Race
	>> Creed
	>> Colour
	>> Ethnicity
	>> Religion
	>> Age
	>> Gender
	>> Politics
	>> Ideas
	>> Knowledge
	>> Opinions
	>> Size
	>> Shape
	>> Hobbies
	>> Pets
	>> Sexual Orientation

...or any other personal feature. 

(0x04)	You may disagree with anything or anyone you like, but 
you may not insult anyone (this means nobody may insult you either).
	>> No harassment
	>> No threats
	>> No vulgarity
	>> No obscenity
	>> No graphic sexual or anatomical references
	>> No accusations
	>> No flaming 
	>> No bickering
	>> No flooding


(0x05)	The people who assist you in the IRC channel are unpaid, 
un-thanked, often stressed out volunteers who give up much of their 
time just to help you. Please be patient and courteous with them.

(0x06) Nick Name Rules – Do not use Offending Nick names.

(0x07) Nick Name Rules – Do not use CAPS ONLY nick names. For example, 
“TIGER” is not an acceptable Nick Name. Change it to “tiger” or “Tiger”


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(By "flaming" we mean saying anything that is hurtful to another 
individual. This includes all the things listed above, and also 
includes the intention to discredit, harm, put down, ostracise, 
or stirring up others to do similar.)


(By "bickering" we mean that exchanges including, but not limited 
to "I am not, You are too", or similar are strictly NOT permitted.)


(By "flooding" we mean posting many identical messages, posting 
meaningless messages, and posting in any way that results in an 
unreasonable amount of space being taken in the channel.)


You may find that you are more likely to get more help, and more 
quickly, if you follow the guideline for how to ask questions 
outlined at - http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

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