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|[[Image:IRC.png|100px|link=irc://irc.gamesurge.net/sw]]<br>[irc://irc.gamesurge.net/sw Click to join the SmashWiki IRC channel!]
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|content=The IRC channel is now obsolete, and as such this article only exists for archival purposes. <br>'''Do not edit the contents of this page'''.
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==Overview==
==Overview==
*IRC is a method to communicate with other users in a real-time format that doesn't cause edit conflicts or [[Special:RecentChanges|recent changes]]-plugging.
*IRC is a method to communicate with other users in a real-time format that doesn't cause edit conflicts or [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Changes]]-plugging.
*If you have an [[wikipedia:Comparison of Internet Relay Chat clients|IRC client]] (such as Chatzilla), simply click on the above image/link to access the channel. If you don't have a client, you can use [[Special:WebChat]].
*If you have an [[wikipedia:Comparison of Internet Relay Chat clients|IRC client]] (such as Chatzilla), simply click on the above image/link to access the channel. If you don't have a client, you can use [[Special:WebChat]].


===Guidelines===
===Guidelines===
*The tone on IRC is much less formal than SmashWiki itself. Discussion is free to wander to non-''Smash Bros.'' topics, does not adhere to SmashWiki's posting rules, and is the primary place to talk with others about online smashing.
*The tone on IRC is much less formal than SmashWiki itself. Discussion is free to wander to non-''Smash Bros.'' topics, does not adhere to SmashWiki's posting rules, and is the primary place to talk with others about online brawling.
*Many users idle on the IRC - that is, while they are connected, they aren't actively paying attention. Do not expect an immediate reply to a query.
*Many users idle on the IRC - that is, while they are connected, they aren't actively paying attention. Do not expect an immediate reply to a query.
*In the same vein, many users lurk on the IRC - that is, they pay attention to the discussion, but don't say anything. There is no requirement to respond to another user, and often a line of "Hello everyone" will be ignored simply because no one feels it is necessary to respond to such a post.
*In the same vein, many users lurk on the IRC - that is, they pay attention to the discussion, but don't say anything. There is no requirement to respond to another user, and often a line of "Hello everyone" will be ignored simply because no one feels it is necessary to respond to such a post.
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*Do not intentionally post links to shock/porn sites, or "screamer videos".
*Do not intentionally post links to shock/porn sites, or "screamer videos".
*Do not excessively ping other users. If someone asks you not to ping them, and their IRC username has a clear shorthand name you can use to get their attention without pinging, you are expected to respect their wishes.
*Do not excessively ping other users. If someone asks you not to ping them, and their IRC username has a clear shorthand name you can use to get their attention without pinging, you are expected to respect their wishes.
**However, if someone is using a generic username that comes up in conversation unrelated to them (such as using [[Mario]]), they'll be expected to change their name in some way if bothered by excessive pinging, rather than other users being expected to not use the name in their conversation.
*While idling and lurking are acceptable, be reasonable. Do not sit on the channel for days at a time without saying anything and not responding to queries, or a moderator may decide to kick you.
*Avoid overt and excessive sexuality, profanity, and violence on the channel. What is considered excessive is up to a moderator's discretion.
*Avoid overt and excessive sexuality, profanity, and violence on the channel. What is considered excessive is up to a moderator's discretion.
*Do not be disruptive to the channel. Being disruptive is defined here as behaving in a way that prevents conversation on the channel from happening. Two users arguing logically isn't considered disruptive, but a user insistently arguing an argument they lost in an illogical manner against the other users on the channel can be considered disruptive. Posting overly long links at any time, even when other users are not talking, is always considered disruptive. Services such as [http://tinyurl.com TinyURL] exist for a reason.
*Do not be disruptive to the channel. Being disruptive is defined here as behaving in a way that prevents conversation on the channel from happening. Two users arguing logically isn't considered disruptive, but a user insistently arguing an argument they lost in an illogical manner against the other users on the channel can be considered disruptive. Posting overly long links at any time, even when other users are not talking, is always considered disruptive. Services such as [http://tinyurl.com TinyURL] exist for a reason.
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*While you may use the channel to ask an admin to use their tools to help with something on the Wiki, do not bug them over issues that are not urgent. For example, if a redirect has to be deleted so a page can be moved to a more appropriate title, do not expect immediate help. Likewise, if an admin does not help right away with something that is not urgent, do not say something derogatory about it.
*While you may use the channel to ask an admin to use their tools to help with something on the Wiki, do not bug them over issues that are not urgent. For example, if a redirect has to be deleted so a page can be moved to a more appropriate title, do not expect immediate help. Likewise, if an admin does not help right away with something that is not urgent, do not say something derogatory about it.
**Also per the above, when asking an admin to do something, be polite about it, and do not demand it.
**Also per the above, when asking an admin to do something, be polite about it, and do not demand it.
*If smashing someone 1-on-1, keep discussion about the battles in private chat. Talking about the battles after they're finished with other users in the channel can be acceptable, but never use the channel to trash-talk, brag, etc.
*If brawling someone 1-on-1, keep discussion about the brawls in private chat. Talking about the brawls after they're finished with other users in the channel can be acceptable, but never use the channel to trash-talk, brag, etc.
*While you may discuss a ban or other action of an admin with them on the IRC, you must be civil and rational about it. Harassing and/or insistently arguing illogically with them about it will be met with disciplinary action.
*While you may discuss a ban or other action of an admin with them on the IRC, you must be civil and rational about it. Harassing and/or insistently arguing illogically with them about it will be met with disciplinary action.
*If a user clearly violates any of the above, and a moderator is not on at the time or is inactive, you must save a log of the incident to present when reporting. Otherwise, a moderator cannot take any action based on word of mouth alone. If you wish however, a log may be submitted to a channel mod in private.
*If a user clearly violates any of the above, and a moderator is not on at the time or is inactive, you must save a log of the incident to present when reporting. Otherwise, a moderator cannot take any action based on word of mouth alone. If you wish however, a log may be submitted to a channel mod in private.
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*All action and enforcement done is at a moderator's discretion.
*All action and enforcement done is at a moderator's discretion.
*Being emotionally troubled, irritated, or suffering from disabilities such as autism are not valid excuses to break any of the above rules.
*Being emotionally troubled, irritated, or suffering from disabilities such as autism are not valid excuses to break any of the above rules.
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===Moderator ruleset===
===Moderator ruleset===
Operator status is automatically given to [[SW:ADMIN|administrators]] and a select few other users who have proven themselves to be worthy moderators of the channel.
Operator status is automatically given to [[SW:ADMIN|administrators]] and a select few other users who have proven themselves to be worthy moderators of the channel.


*While the topic can be used for pretty much anything, it must follow the rules as with any IRC message; as such, no spam/blatant advertising nor personal attacks are allowed.
*While the topic can be used for pretty much anything, it must follow the rules as with any IRC message; as a result no spam/blatant advertising nor personal attacks are allowed.
**Any links in the topic should be no longer than they need to be, with optional segments discarded, and may be shortened with a URL shortener such as TinyURL.
**If the topic is more than a few lines long, with it covering multiple subjects, consider removing the oldest or most irrelevant subject from the topic before adding another.
*While joke kicks are acceptable if used within reason, joke bans are not, with no exceptions.
*While joke kicks are acceptable if used within reason, joke bans are not, with no exceptions.
*Above all, always employ common sense.
*Above all, always employ common sense.
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