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| Anything you type in an IRC channel can be seen by everyone who is using that channel so be careful what you type. Never give out any personal information whilst chatting online . That means your real name, telephone or cell phone number[s], mailing address,passwords, banking details etc. Ignore requests for personal information. Never accept files or downloads from people you don't know or from people you do know, if you weren't expecting them This includes URLs, Direct Channel Connections (DCC) or private messages (PMs). When you accept a DCC transmission you are DCC transmissions can contain malicious files, viruses and be used to glean information about and/or "nuke" people. Never arrange to meet someone offline that you only know through IRC conversations. Make sure you know how to save copies (logs) of your IRC conversations. Remember your Netiquette and be nice! Don't send mean chat messages, get involved in arguments or incite others to do so (although it is occasionally OK to slap someone with a fish...) These are bad net etiquette Using ALL CAPITAL LETTERS - it's considered shouting and is hard on the eyes. Flaming - inciting or provoking an argument. Posting false or rude information about someone else. Sending a large attachment without asking if it's okay first. Referring to someone by their real full name in a chat room or channel. Sending e-mail to people you don't know, advertising something. (It's another kind of spam.) Talking about something off-topic in a special topic chat room Not waiting your turn or following the chat room or channel rules in a special online event. These are all no-no's. Remember that just because you're hiding out behind a computer monitor, you aren't exempt from correct and thoughtful communications |