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= Server Details =
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== Server Details ==
 
     '''Server''' irc.utonet.org
 
     '''Server''' irc.utonet.org
 
     '''Port(s)''' 6667, 7000, 9056
 
     '''Port(s)''' 6667, 7000, 9056
  
  
= History =  
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== History ==
 
UtoNet is a small [[IRC]] network, originally built around the [[Utopia]] gaming community. UtoNet started out in late November 2002 with the goal of providing a stable, welcoming environment for players of the online web based game [[Utopia]]. The older [[IRC]] server that had long been home to the community merged with a network filled with a rather unruly user base.
 
UtoNet is a small [[IRC]] network, originally built around the [[Utopia]] gaming community. UtoNet started out in late November 2002 with the goal of providing a stable, welcoming environment for players of the online web based game [[Utopia]]. The older [[IRC]] server that had long been home to the community merged with a network filled with a rather unruly user base.
  
A few months passed, during which time the community was growing increasingly dissatisfied with the server. The soon-to-be UtoNet founders, [[`Vek]] and [[user:Bergee]], decided to solve this problem by pooling their resources and expertise to set up a server where all players could gather and hold friendly discussions. Thus the idea of UtoNet was born, a place where all users could gather and not have to worry about being flooded, attacked or otherwise having their communications monitored.
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A few months passed, during which time the community was growing increasingly dissatisfied with the server. The soon-to-be UtoNet founders, Vek and Bergee, decided to solve this problem by pooling their resources and expertise to set up a server where all players could gather and hold friendly discussions. Thus the idea of UtoNet was born, a place where all users could gather and not have to worry about being flooded, attacked or otherwise having their communications monitored.
  
  
= Rules of UtoNet =
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== Rules of UtoNet ==
 
The network may NOT be used for:
 
The network may NOT be used for:
 
* Flooding (including flood/clonebots).
 
* Flooding (including flood/clonebots).
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* Actions that the operators regard as abuse.
 
* Actions that the operators regard as abuse.
  
Your use of the network indicates acceptance of these conditions. Violation of the rules will result in kills, nickname or channel suspensions and possible access bans.  
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Your use of the network indicates acceptance of these conditions. Violation of the rules will result in kills, nickname or channel suspensions and possible access bans.
 
 
  
= Services =
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== Services ==
 
[[Services|For a comprehensive list of Services UtoNet has to offer, click here]]
 
[[Services|For a comprehensive list of Services UtoNet has to offer, click here]]
  
 
[[Services]] offered by the server include [[ChanServ]], [[MemoServ]] and [[NickServ]].
 
[[Services]] offered by the server include [[ChanServ]], [[MemoServ]] and [[NickServ]].
 
  
 
== Official Help ==
 
== Official Help ==
 
If there are any problems with the network or questions related to [[IRC]], please see the network help channel ''#UtoNet.Help'' for assistance. You may reach the operations team listed below by sending an email to '''opers@utonet.org'''.
 
If there are any problems with the network or questions related to [[IRC]], please see the network help channel ''#UtoNet.Help'' for assistance. You may reach the operations team listed below by sending an email to '''opers@utonet.org'''.
  
 
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==== Network Administrator ====
=== Network Administrator ===
 
 
* Bergee
 
* Bergee
  
=== List of Operators ===
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==== List of Operators ====
 
* Brandon
 
* Brandon
 
* Eeeegor
 
* Eeeegor
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* Somberlain
 
* Somberlain
  
=== Other Members of the Help Staff ===
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==== Other Members of the Help Staff ====
 
* cerberus
 
* cerberus
 
* Croaker
 
* Croaker
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* yf
 
* yf
  
 
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== Other Servers ==
=Common Questions=
 
==How Do I create Text Effects?==
 
''Bold text'' is done in many IRC clients by pressing ''Ctrl+B'' simultanously.
 
 
 
'''Underlined text''' can be shown by pressing ''Ctrl+U'' in the same manner.
 
 
 
Colored text often uses the ''Ctrl+K'' shortcut, followed by 1 or 2 numbers, where the first number stands for the text-color and the optional second number for the background-color. If you choose to use a background color you must seprate the text color from the background color with a comma. All of these codes should be trailed by the same key-combination to mark the end of a colored/underlined/bold section.
 
 
 
==What Do the symbols (~, &, @, % and +) mean?==
 
  ~ = Channel Owner
 
  & = Channel Admin
 
  @ = Channel Operator (Op)
 
  % = Half Operator (Halfop)
 
  + = Voice
 
 
 
''Channel Owner (~/+q)'' The channel owner is the founder of the channel. There may be more than one user who is mode +q, but there can only be one permanent founder. A user who is +q is also able to protect/deprotect (+/-a) users and set any channel mode.
 
 
 
''Channel Admin (&/+a)'' The channel admin is protected from being kicked by anyone. The channel admin can also set op/deop (+/-o) users and set almost all channel modes.
 
 
 
''Channel Operator (@/+o)'' The channel operator has many channel powers. An Operator can op/deop (+/-o) other users and set many channel modes. It is also the first level that can set/remove ban exceptions (+/-e).
 
 
 
''Half Operator (%/+h)'' Half operators have limited channel powers. They can kick another user, as long as that user does not have halfop (+h) or higher on the channel. They can set bans, and change a few other modes.
 
 
 
''Voice (+/+v)'' Voiced users have no channel powers that ordinary users do not have, except for one thing: if the channel is moderated (+m), Voiced users (and higher) can speak.
 
 
 
==How Do I join Channels with User Passwords/keys?==
 
Normally you'd join a channel using:
 
  /join #Channel
 
 
 
In case of a keyed channel, you'd type the following:
 
  /join #Channel key
 
 
 
==How Do I Register my Nick?==
 
 
 
==How Do I Register a Channel?==
 
 
 
==Session Limits==
 
To prevent abuse, UtoNet allows a maximum of three (3) connections from a host. If you run bot(s) and experience a ping timeout, you may exceed three (3) connections. Also, it is possible that you're connecting from behind a firewall or a NAT network from where other people also connect to UtoNet from seemingly the same host. In these cases, exceptions from the session limit rule can sometimes be made. All requests should be sent via email to the UtoNet staff at opers@utonet.org.
 
 
 
Exceeding the session limit (i.e four (4) or more connections from a single host) results in a 15 minute server ban.
 
 
 
  ''EXAMPLE''
 
  « 18.41.03 » -OperServ- The session limit for your host ###.###.##.## has been exceeded.
 
  « 18.41.03 » -OperServ- Please visit http://www.utonet.org/articles.php?a=25 for more information about session limits.
 
  « 18.41.03 » * You were killed by OperServ (zoidberg!services!OperServ (Session limit exceeded))
 
  « 18.41.03 » Closing Link: YourNick[###.###.##.###] zoidberg.us.utonet.org (Killed (OperServ (Session limit exceeded)))
 
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  « 18.41.03 » * Disconnected
 
 
 
 
 
= Other Servers =
 
 
UtoNet is by far not the only [[IRC]] server employed in regular communication, but it is the most far reaching as it has roughly 1400 nicknames on.
 
UtoNet is by far not the only [[IRC]] server employed in regular communication, but it is the most far reaching as it has roughly 1400 nicknames on.
  
Users have before raised concerns with regards to privacy on the server itself, suspecting that the [[operators]] possess the ability to read through their [[private messages]] and read the logs of [[private channels]]. [[Covenant]] for these reasons chose to use their own separate IRC server. On the 10th of May 2009, [[Absalom]] also made a press release ([http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dppmk2m_189fzrqz6g here]) and moved to their private server on ''irc.absalomalliance.com''. Several kingdoms also host their own private servers.
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Users have before raised concerns with regards to privacy on the server itself, suspecting that the [[operators]] possess the ability to read through their private messages and read the logs of [[Channels|private channels]]. Covenant for these reasons chose to use their own separate IRC server. On the 10th of May 2009, [[Alliance:ABS|Absalom]] also made a press release ([http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dppmk2m_189fzrqz6g here]) and moved to their private server on ''irc.absalomalliance.com''. Several kingdoms also host their own private servers.
  
 
However, most users still employ UtoNet as their primary server for communication and kingdom organization and place trust in the staff to not abuse their positions.
 
However, most users still employ UtoNet as their primary server for communication and kingdom organization and place trust in the staff to not abuse their positions.
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== External Links ==
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* [http://utonet.org UtoNet Official Website]
  
  
= External Links =
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[[Category:IRC]]
* [http://utonet.org UtoNet Official Website]
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[[Category:UtoNet]]

Latest revision as of 23:24, 28 May 2017


Server Details

   Server irc.utonet.org
   Port(s) 6667, 7000, 9056


History

UtoNet is a small IRC network, originally built around the Utopia gaming community. UtoNet started out in late November 2002 with the goal of providing a stable, welcoming environment for players of the online web based game Utopia. The older IRC server that had long been home to the community merged with a network filled with a rather unruly user base.

A few months passed, during which time the community was growing increasingly dissatisfied with the server. The soon-to-be UtoNet founders, Vek and Bergee, decided to solve this problem by pooling their resources and expertise to set up a server where all players could gather and hold friendly discussions. Thus the idea of UtoNet was born, a place where all users could gather and not have to worry about being flooded, attacked or otherwise having their communications monitored.


Rules of UtoNet

The network may NOT be used for:

  • Flooding (including flood/clonebots).
  • Clones.
  • Unsecured proxying (including the use of proxies of any type to avoid a ban)
  • Attempts to takeover existing channels.
  • Attempts to disrupt network services.
  • Spamming and/or advertising of any type (including automatic invite scripts or mass invitations).
  • Hacking (including Virus/Trojan distribution).
  • Harassment of users or staff.
  • Actions that the operators regard as abuse.

Your use of the network indicates acceptance of these conditions. Violation of the rules will result in kills, nickname or channel suspensions and possible access bans.

Services

For a comprehensive list of Services UtoNet has to offer, click here

Services offered by the server include ChanServ, MemoServ and NickServ.

Official Help

If there are any problems with the network or questions related to IRC, please see the network help channel #UtoNet.Help for assistance. You may reach the operations team listed below by sending an email to opers@utonet.org.

Network Administrator

  • Bergee

List of Operators

  • Brandon
  • Eeeegor
  • arc
  • Somberlain

Other Members of the Help Staff

  • cerberus
  • Croaker
  • Elron
  • Fradam
  • Master Healexarn
  • Starfriend
  • yf

Other Servers

UtoNet is by far not the only IRC server employed in regular communication, but it is the most far reaching as it has roughly 1400 nicknames on.

Users have before raised concerns with regards to privacy on the server itself, suspecting that the operators possess the ability to read through their private messages and read the logs of private channels. Covenant for these reasons chose to use their own separate IRC server. On the 10th of May 2009, Absalom also made a press release (here) and moved to their private server on irc.absalomalliance.com. Several kingdoms also host their own private servers.

However, most users still employ UtoNet as their primary server for communication and kingdom organization and place trust in the staff to not abuse their positions.

External Links