FAQ

  1. What is IRC?
    IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat, very similar to instant messaging.
  2. What are voiced users?
    Users who are voiced (+v) usually can talk in moderated channels. It also signifies a friend, or provides a way of telling if the user is identified or not. They have no power.
  3. How do I get voice?
    You don’t. You either earn it or as mentioned in the last question.
  4. What are half-operators?
    Half-ops (+h) are people with the ability to ban or kick users, depending on access. They are like moderators of the channel, much like normal operators.
  5. How do I get it?
    Again, you don’t. It’s something you earn by helping people in the channel and if half-ops are needed.
  6. What are operators?
    Channel operators (+o) are people with power in the channel. They are the ones that set the rules for the channel and appoint other operators and half-operators when needed.
  7. How do I become an operator?
    For an existing channel, you earn this position. If you want to make your own channel, you’ll get an operator position automatically.
  8. How do I create a channel then?
    To create a channel, your nickname must be registered with NickServ. If it is not, then please see the NickServ tutorial on how to register. If your nickname is registered, then all you have to do is type this in your client: /join #newchannel. You can create as many channels as needed, but you are only allowed to be in 20 channels at one time.
  9. But then, is my name required to be registered?
    No. You’re not required to register on the IRC server for anything. It is only required if you plan to make your own channel in our server.
  10. I was banned, but how do I get unbanned?
    There are various reasons for the bans. If you know the name of an operator in the channel, then ask him/her about the ban to see if you can be unbanned. However, pester them too much and they will just ignore your request. Operator decisions are final, so don’t question the ban if they won’t unban you. Either wait it out, or start your own channel.
  11. I started my own channel, but how do I get users to join it?
    There’s no real answer for this. All that can be done is advertise the channel.
  12. I have a channel now, and I want a bot, but my own bot. How do I get one?
    As long as you follow the rules of the server, we may grant you one bot per 3-5 channels you may have. You can follow the request form on the Services page for BotServ.
  13. How do I find a channel list for the server?
    That’s not an easy one to answer. Some channels publicly show their channels without the need for hiding. In X-Chat, this can be found under Window -> Channel List. However, channels with the mode +s (secret) will not show in this list.
  14. I keep getting kicked, but why?
    Most likely, it’s the auto-kicker system, but if an Op is kicking you, for whatever reason, then it’s best to stop what actions you may be doing.
  15. Can I be an IRC Op as well?
    You don’t contact us, we’ll contact you. ^_~

Network Related FAQ

  1. What can be talked about on your network?
    You can talk about anything related to anime. This also includes that of anime on TV, stuff not yet released in the US, manga, games, hentai stuff, etc… If its related to anime, then you’re welcome to talk about it.
  2. What about stuff not allowed to be discussed?
    We only have short list of what isn’t allowed here. We do not allow links or anything of that nature to pirating games, download manga, anime, and the liking. We are only here to discuss anime in a friendly environment. This also includes that you can not put up XDCC bots or Fileservers on our server unless we know what the content is.
  3. Why do you not allow XDCC bots or f-serves?
    Simple answer: We don’t want to get on the wrong side of the law.
    Long answer: We need to abide by current US law, which is why we are not allowing bots or f-serves with full anime episodes on them or anything like it. They are protected by copyright law, and thus, we can’t allow it to be hosted via our servers.
  4. Then why be around when there are other servers that allow it?
    The other servers like us allow it most likely because they don’t necessarily care. Not saying this is true though, there are different reasons for this. We decided to start this server in the hopes of bringing some people here to discuss anime and new releases, rather than downloading such things.

What are K-Lines and G-Lines?

A K/GLINE is essentially a type of ban on the server. KLINE’s are only local bans, where-as GLINE’s are server-wide bans for networks using a hub of servers. As there is only one server for ShadowHime, KLINE will suffice enough.

When a KLINE is issued, and that user is in your channel, users will get a KILL message along with a reason for being KLINED. However, direct reasons as to why a user was KLINED is only left for IRC Operators and the user that was banned.

What about unbanning?

Most KLINE’s are placed in for a reason, and many may not be lifted. If you really wish to talk to us over a ban, then you may email someone on staff or post on the forum in IRC Support. This is the form we would like you to use for negotiating a lift of a ban:

  • Name used on IRC:
  • Your IP: (You may go to this site to get your IP)
  • Staff who issued the ban:
  • Why you would like to be unbanned: (This must be a detailed response, explaining your actions and what you might do to improve yourself in the future.)

When emailing one of us on the staff, you must be very detailed in your email. We may, or may not, respond to emails that don’t have a detailed enough explanation of your actions. Do not argue with staff about getting your ban lifted, you will only make things worse and your ban just that much longer before it expires. If you continue to argue, we will make the ban permanent and you will not be allowed to use the server any further. Decisions by IRC Operators are final, we do not tolerate people who argue with us over a ban.