Update!!!!!

SinnerNet IRC HELP PAGES

Well, some of you using Internet Explorer (booooooooooo) have problems with the Webchat link in the left menu.

The Chat NOW button SHOULD load a java webchat browser.

If it's not working for you, try these things.

Lower your security level in Internet Explorer. We're trying to connect to an external chat server for you, and generally thats considered a Bad Thing, but NOT when you want to chat.

Make sure to allow the webchat permission to run. This is also very important.

If you're still having problems, really, try FireFox. It at least seems to figure out that DUH we wanna chat, please.

If all else fails, you could use an IRC client program.

Just about every operating system has some sort of IRC client, but you're probably using Windows, and need to download a copy of mIRC for Windows. You can use our webcam enabled SinnerNet mIRC bundle as well.

If you already have mIRC, or another IRC client, just use the follwing settings:

server: irc.sinseer.com
channel: #sinseer

If you need help setting up your mirc, Rottenstyle has written this excellent mIRC tutorial. Thanks RottenStyle!

Basic mIRC Tutorial for New Users v1.0
copyright 2005 by RottenStyle

If you're reading this, you're already familiar with chatrooms in general. You probably first came to a chatroom through a website, and experienced chat through a java script. Almost everyone in any chatroom started out the same way. But there is a better way to log onto the chatroom of your choice, and that way is called mIRC. Simply put, mIRC is a program which allows you to access the chatroom of your choice directly, without going through a website. Using mIRC will let you view the chatroom as a full-screen instead of a tiny window; see the complete list of users online; and talk more easily with other users, including private chats. You'll also be able able to trade all kinds of files directly with other users, including pictures and music files.

This tutorial is designed to walk you through the basics of setting up your mIRC program, choosing and registering a nickname that only you can use, and communicating with others. Although there are many different IRC programs out there, these basics will work with virtually all of them. If you hit a snag, just ask around in the room for someone who's using the same one you are. More advanced tutorials will be available upon request.

SETTING UP YOUR mIRC PROGRAM

Once you download and install the mIRC program of your choice, you will need to tell it which server to connect to. This will only take a couple of minutes; once you input the information, the mIRC program will save it and you won't have to worry about it again. You do this by opening the mIRC and clicking on mIRC Options; a drop-down menu will show a list of various options. Here we'll just go over the basics, right down the list. You'll notice many sections are skipped, because they're not necessary at this point.

• Connect: Here you can enter your full name and email address if you wish. I DON'T recommend using your real name or address, however.. you do need to type in something though. Just use xxx or BugOff or whatever you like. You will have to type in the nickname you want to use, and an alternate one in case it's already in use.

Note: The following are preset in the download from this site

• Servers: click on ADD to enter the server you wish to join
• description: type in irc.sinseer.com
• server: type in the address of the server you wish to connect to: in our case, it's irc.sinseer.com
• port: type in the port number; 6667 for most servers including us
• group and password: you won't need to type anything here

click ADD and the information will be saved within the program

• Local Info: you don't need to type anything for Local Host or IP address at this time, the program should fill it in for you. It's usually best to select "local info" instead of "IP address", and "normal" instead of "server"
• All the other groups of settings can be left at their default values for now.

Now your mIRC is ready to go; anytime you're connected to the internet, all you need to do is open your mIRC and click connect. You'll log onto the server with the nick of your choice.

NOTE: from here on you'll notice that commands you send to the server, for joining a room or whatever, always start with a forward slash (/); for words shown inside < >, do not type the arrows.

REGISTERING YOUR NICK

In any room or in your status window, type /msg NICKSERV REGISTER . If your nick is "Bob" and someone else is already using it, you'll need to pick something else, like "Bob21". When you sign on in the future, the server will ask you to Identify. Just type /msg NICKSERV Identify , in any room or in your status window. (No one else will see your password).

Registering your nick will prevent others from using it, and allow you to send and receive private memos with other registered users, whether they're signed on or not.

JOINING A CHANNEL

There are two simple ways to do this. The first is to click on the Channels List icon, and select a room from the list. Or, you can simply type /join #jacuzzi in your status window.

Great, now you're in the room! You can type away to your heart's content. Now is a good time to go over the rules... yes, there are rules, but they're just meant to keep away really nasty people and make sure everyone has a good time!

RULES FOR OUR SITE

1. 18 and Over Only.. this is an adult forum, and anyone who is underage, or refuses to tell their age when an Op asks them, WILL be kicked out
2. No Caps... typing all in capitals is like shouting; it's rude and you will be told to turn your caps lock off
3. No Incest, Bestiality or Pedophilia ... self-explanatory
4. No Spamming ... this means posting links, other chatroom names, or websites in the main room. If you wish to share a link with someone, do so in private
5. No PM'ing without permission (private message) ... ask someone in the main room first, if you'd like to talk to them privately
6. English only ... this is largely so that Ops can monitor what's being said
7. Flooding ... flooding is when a user types line after line of nonsense or spam ... definitely discouraged, because it disrupts the room and serves no real purpose.

Although not a Rule as such, heated discussions of religion and politics are generally discouraged in the main room. This is meant to be a fun, adult place to chat, not a place to argue.

Common courtesy: If you're rude to other users, PM without permission, or make racist, sexist or just plain mean remarks, you will probably be kicked out.

OP's and VOICES

In the user list, you'll notice that nicks at the top have an @ or + in front of them.
+ means the user is a "voice"; they generally greet users and keep an eye on things.
@ means the user is an "Op" or channel operator; they are responsible for monitoring the room, reminding users of the rules, and helping users with various questions. If an Op asks you for your age, or tells you do stop behaving a certain way, it's wise to answer them promptly and follow their directions. They can and will kick you out of the room if you don't. In extreme cases where a user refuses to abide by the rules, an Op will ban them, meaning they're not allowed to come back at all.

Op's are also here to help other users. If you're having problems with mIRC, if someone is bothering you, or if someone is talking about banned topics, whether in the room or in private, feel free to tell an Op you need to talk to them. If they're available they'll talk to you privately and help you out.

PRIVATE MESSAGING

OK, you're chatting in the room and having fun. If you want to talk privately with someone WHO ALSO WANTS TO TALK WITH YOU, you can just click on their nick in the user list. This will open a window only the two of you can see. If someone outside the room is talking to you and you want to reply, type /query and a new windowwill open as before.

IF SOMEONE IS BOTHERING YOU

First thing to do is tell them firmly that you're not interested, and then let an op know about it. In some instances, op's will hesitate to kick out the offender if they're not clearly violating the rules. In this case, you can simply right-click on their nick in the user list. A menu will show up; hold your mouse over "Control" and another menu will show; click on "Ignore ". Doing this will prevent anything that person types from showing up on your screen. If you change your mind, simply do the same, except click on "Unignore ". Then you will see what they're typing again.

MEMOS

If you want to leave a memo for someone who's not currently signed on, just type /msg memoserv SEND . Both you and the person you're sending the memo to must have registered nicks for this to work. To check your memos, type /msg memoserv list; a list of memos sent to you, who they're from and when they were sent will show up. To read each memo, type /msg memoserv read 1 (or 2 or 3 or whatever)

SHARING FILES

Many people like to share pictures of themselves, their favourite songs or whatever. mIRC makes this easy. Near the top of your screen in the tool bar, you will find a DCC Send icon.. usually a file with an arrow coming out of it, and a letter "S". Click this icon. A small window will open; here you can type in the nick you want to send the file to, and there's a browser you use to find the file on your computer. Enter the nick, highlight the pic or song you want to send, and click on "Send". The person you're sending to will see a small window asking them if they want to "accept" or "ignore" the transfer. All they need to do is click on "Accept" and the transfer will begin. Simple as that! Once the transfer is complete, it will be saved inside a folder, contained within your mIRC program.

Most users enjoy chat for years just using these basic commands, but more advanced tutorials will soon be available on request. The main thing to remember is to have fun, and don't hesitate to ask an op if you have any questions. If they're not sure, they'll direct you to someone who can help!