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== Introduction ==
 
== Introduction ==
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While you stay at our [[IRC]] channels, we expect you to follow these rules. You are expected to have read and understood this page. Ignorance of these rules is not an excuse.
  
While you stay at our [[IRC]] channels, you '''must''' follow some rules.
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The most basic of all rules is: '''Have manners.'''
  
Most of them are basic ethic rules which, for some reason, some people fail to understand. Others are not so intuitive. There for, everybody '''must''' read this article '''before''' entering our IRC channel.
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Failure to comply with the rules can result in kicks, temporary bans and even permanent bans depending on the severity of the transgression.
 
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Just keep reading.
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== What you must do ==
 
== What you must do ==
 
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* Speak English. For other languages, visit our [http://forum.amule.org forums].
*You must read topic (''/topic #<channel>'') '''before''' saying anything.
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* Since many people speak English as a second language, you should make sure that what you are writing is proper English, and understandable.
*You must read this article from the beginning to the end '''before entering''' the channel. Did I say "read"? I meant "'''understand'''"!
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* Search before you ask. In many cases, your questions have already been answered  before. Places to search include, the [http://forum.amule.org Forums], the [[Main Page|Wiki]] and [http://www.google.com Google].
*You must go to #macMule if you want to talk/ask about [[aMule]] on [http://macosx.apple.com MacOS X].
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* Private conversations should be conducted via a query (''/query <nick>'').
*You must go to #aMule if you want to talk/ask about [[aMule]] on any platform but on [http://macosx.apple.com MacOS X].
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*You must speak english in our channels. They are english speaking channels.
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*You must look for an answer in [http://forum.amule.org aMule's Forums] and in [[Main Page|this wiki]] before asking anything.
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*You must read twice and, before talking, make sure you understand what other people write.
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*You must read twice what you write before sending your message.
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*You must stay in the channel for at least 30 minutes if you ask something. We hate people who just want their questoins to be answered right after they ask, in 0-time.
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*If you want to talk specifically to someone, open a query (''/query <nick>''). Do not flood the channel with your private conversation unless you believe the conversation may make the knowledge of the rest of the people in the channel richer.
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== What you must not do ==
 
== What you must not do ==
 
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* You must not violate any of your country's laws nor any of the [http://europa.eu.int European Community] laws nor any of the [http://www.firstgov.gov USA] laws nor any of the international laws while staying at any of our channels. Sounds funny? Well, it's not.
*You must not violate any of your contry's laws nor any of the [http://europa.eu.int European Community] laws nor any of the [http://www.firstgov.gov USA] laws nor any of the international laws while staying at any of our channels. Sounds funny? Well, it's not.
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* You must not talk about anything that doesn't regard '''directly''' (in the most strict way) to [[aMule]] as an application. Exceptionally, you may ask questions about the [[FAQ_eD2k-Kademlia|ed2k]] and [[Kademlia]] protocols, but an answer is not guaranteed.
*You must not talk about anything that doesn't regard '''directly''' (in the most strict way) to [[aMule]] as an application. Exceptionally, you may ask questions about the [[FAQ_ed2k|ed2k]] and [[Kademlia]] protocols, but an answer is not guaranteed.
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* You must not talk, directly or indirectly, about any copyrighted non-free (in the ''beer way'') material.
*You must not talk, directly or indirectly, about any copyrighted non-free (in the ''beer way'') material.
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* You must not provide any URL which's contents break any of our channels rules.
*You must not talk about any website which breaks any of our channels rules.
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* You must not provide '''any''' [[ed2k link]].
*You must not provide any URL which's contents break any of our channels rules.
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* Do not flood. If you need to share large ammounts of text, use a pastebin service such as [http://www.pastebin.ca pastebin.ca].
*You must not provide '''any''' [[ed2k link]].
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* You must not use any bots in the channels unless some channel operator allows you to do so.
*You must not do any kind of publicity about anything unless some channel operator allows you to do so.
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* Do not spam. That includes scripts, away-messages, advertising, repeatedly asking the same question, etc.
*Do not flood. Not even a little. More than three lines in a row will be enough to be considered flooding.
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*Don't ask to ask. Just ask!
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*You must not ask anything if you haven't at least tried a little to find out the answer on your own. Did I seay "try a little"? I mean "try as hard as you can".
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*You must not ask repeatedly for a question. Wait at least an hour before asking again, even if you get answer. Asking the same question using different words won't make the trick either.
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*You must not use any ''away message''.
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*You must not use any bots in the channels unless some channel operator allows you to do so.
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*Do not split whatever you want to say into several different short lines. This is not Instant Messaging. This is IRC. Get used to it.
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*You must not use abreviated words or non-standard language.
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*You must not type with capital letters nor use more than two exclamation marks in a single line (scream).
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*You must not insult, flame, blame, begin a war, fight, etc.
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*You may not enter and leave the channel as if you were hiding from someone. Decide whether you want to enter or leave the channel and then do so. Not the other way round.
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== What you can do ==
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You can do anything you wish as long as it is not forbidden in any rule in this article. Anyway, we'd like to make emphasis in some things which you can do in our channels which are sometimes forbidden in many other channels around:
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*You can talk to the [[aMule Team]]. They are the official channels, so the Team is hearing. Just wait some time till they read. And make no doubt they will read you.
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*You can stay idle as long as you wish.
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*You can answer questions to other people even if they weren't asking you, as long as you know what you are talking about and as long as what you answer is what you really believe to be true/right.
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== Suggestions ==
 
== Suggestions ==
 
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* Have patience. If nobody is answering your question, it may be because nobody is around to read it, or nobody present knows the answer.
*Try to always ask & answer in an objective way.
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* Use the latest stable [[aMule]] release.
*If you ask a question, wait for a few hours for an answer. Most of the time people are idle (not in front of the computer), so it may take long till someone reads your question. Just don't leave that fast.
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* Distro specific questions, should go the distro's channel or forums. Mostly because we won't know the answer.
*If you get an answer don't become sceptic about what you are told. Otherwise just don't ask.
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*Use the latest stable [[aMule]] release.
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*Distro specific questions, even if regarding [[aMule]], should go the distro's channel or forums. Most surely we won't know the answer.
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*Now here is '''The BIG Suggestion (c)''': Think, then act.
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== What if a rule is not clear? ==
 
== What if a rule is not clear? ==
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These rules are made by the channels operators. If you are uncertain about some particular rule or other, you can either assume the worst or ask if you have understood them correctly.
  
These rules are made by the channels operators.
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However, since we have not yet merged into a Borg collective, different operators may interprent the rules differently. If an operator confronts you with doing something another operator told you was ok, let the second operator know (including who told you so). If the operator that tells you not to do something is [[User:Kry|Kry]], you're doomed.
 
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The only people who know exactly what they mean are them. You must try to understand what operators think the rules mean. And in case of doubt, just stay silent or ask what is meant.
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Channel operators may charge on you if they consider you to have broken some rule as interpretated by them. And the interpretation may vary depending on the mood, the phase of the moon, the colour of the clouds, the price of gas and pizza or the size of the bribe.
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== Consequences ==
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Anyone who doesn't follow one or more of the above rules will be kicked from the channel.
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Anyone repeatedly breaking this rules will have to face a ban. There is no rule for ban periods: it depends on our mood in which we are :->
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If someone severely breaks some rule, even if it isn't repeatedly, it could also be punished with a ban.
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Latest revision as of 15:23, 25 September 2008

English | Deutsch | Français

Introduction

While you stay at our IRC channels, we expect you to follow these rules. You are expected to have read and understood this page. Ignorance of these rules is not an excuse.

The most basic of all rules is: Have manners.

Failure to comply with the rules can result in kicks, temporary bans and even permanent bans depending on the severity of the transgression.

What you must do

  • Speak English. For other languages, visit our forums.
  • Since many people speak English as a second language, you should make sure that what you are writing is proper English, and understandable.
  • Search before you ask. In many cases, your questions have already been answered before. Places to search include, the Forums, the Wiki and Google.
  • Private conversations should be conducted via a query (/query <nick>).

What you must not do

  • You must not violate any of your country's laws nor any of the European Community laws nor any of the USA laws nor any of the international laws while staying at any of our channels. Sounds funny? Well, it's not.
  • You must not talk about anything that doesn't regard directly (in the most strict way) to aMule as an application. Exceptionally, you may ask questions about the ed2k and Kademlia protocols, but an answer is not guaranteed.
  • You must not talk, directly or indirectly, about any copyrighted non-free (in the beer way) material.
  • You must not provide any URL which's contents break any of our channels rules.
  • You must not provide any ed2k link.
  • Do not flood. If you need to share large ammounts of text, use a pastebin service such as pastebin.ca.
  • You must not use any bots in the channels unless some channel operator allows you to do so.
  • Do not spam. That includes scripts, away-messages, advertising, repeatedly asking the same question, etc.

Suggestions

  • Have patience. If nobody is answering your question, it may be because nobody is around to read it, or nobody present knows the answer.
  • Use the latest stable aMule release.
  • Distro specific questions, should go the distro's channel or forums. Mostly because we won't know the answer.

What if a rule is not clear?

These rules are made by the channels operators. If you are uncertain about some particular rule or other, you can either assume the worst or ask if you have understood them correctly.

However, since we have not yet merged into a Borg collective, different operators may interprent the rules differently. If an operator confronts you with doing something another operator told you was ok, let the second operator know (including who told you so). If the operator that tells you not to do something is Kry, you're doomed.