IRC

IRC (Internet Relay Chat) is a text-based internet chat system. Scioly.org has an active channel with the details below.

Connecting to IRC
One connects to IRC with a program called an IRC client. There are numerous free programs available around the internet that can be installed on one's computer, or alternately there are websites that serve as IRC clients without downloading anything. Scioly.org currently hosts two online clients that are already configured to connect directly to our chat.

There are many different servers that host IRC chats. Scioly.org uses one hosted by chat4all.org. If you use an independent client, you will have to tell it to connect to this server. For the full details to give the client, see the next section. In order to connect to IRC, you will need to choose a nickname (it is possible to change it later). This will be the name that other IRC users see. A good choice for our chat is your scioly.org username, if you have an account. Please be warned that offensive nicknames will not be tolerated on our chat.

IRC servers are divided into chats called channels. They all begin with a # and are followed by a series of characters without spaces. Our channel is listed in the next section.

Some links that connect to IRC are listed here: from Scioly.org from Chat4All

Connection details
Server: irc.chat4all.org Ports (If needed): 6666-6669 or 7000 Channel: #scioly

Basic Commands
Commands on IRC use a forwardslash (/) followed by the command. Some common commands are listed below:

Chat Rules
There are a few rules that must be followed on scioly.org chat. Failure to follow these rules may result in a kick, and repeated defiance of these rules will result in a ban, the length of which will be decided by the moderation team.

Be polite even if you don't know the person on there
 * Do not spam or flood the channel.
 * Do not advertise other channels on the main channel. If you wish to move a conversation to another channel, send a PM or a private invite to the members you wish to invite to the channel.
 * Do not use foul or abusive language.
 * Treat all other users with respect.
 * No intentional repeated pinging of other users. (saying another user's name)
 * Treat delicate subjects delicately. When discussing religion, politics, or other similar topics, please remain objective and avoid voicing strong opinions.
 * No impersonating other users.
 * No eating other users (except Bear).
 * No Invoking of raptors.
 * No using the word "bae".