Forum:Internet Relay Chat basics

This is a basic tutorial for those of you who are new to the IRC! If you would like to, click here and follow along these simple steps. the first thing you should do is obey the admins. Imagine them as the IRC gods. Don't know who an admin is? The admins of the wiki are:
 * Freehugs41 (President of the wiki)
 * Nalyd Renrut, or his name may just be Nalyd or Renny. (Vice President of the wiki)
 * Bbhinton15
 * Juan Jose Rodriguez, or his name may just be JuanJose.
 * Vampyrum Spectrum08, or his name may just be VampyrumSpectrum, or even VS.
 * Webkinz Mania, commonly referred to as WM.

Next thing: Ops. Ops are the people with an @ symbol next to their name. Ops are usually only the admins, unless there is some sort of special occasion. Ops can kick you from the IRC, and if they kick you, they have a good reason to.
 * Rude Behavior
 * Cursing, being annoying,
 * Threats
 * Being AFK for too long

Next thing on the list: Smilies! We've all used them. Here are some basics:
 * ) = Happy face

If I am missing any, please put them on!
 * ( = Sad face
 * = Serious face
 * p = Sticking tongue out
 * d = Happy grin
 * s = Annoyed/Uncomfortable face
 * 1) ;) = Wink
 * o = Shocking moment
 * -O = Very shocking moment
 * @ = Angry face
 * -@ = Very angry face
 * 1) (h) = Relaxed face
 * $ = Embarrased face

Next thing: Name changes/actions. To change your name, do this:

/nick (insert desired name here)

So if I enter: /nick Kgman05 My name will now be Kgman05.

To show an action, do this:

/me (insert words here) So if I enter: /me wanting ice cream. It will show up as "Kgman04 is wanting ice cream."

Well, these are the basics. Have fun in the IRC! Kgman04  - GWEN  izNAWT!  17:03, November 8, 2009 (UTC)