Are bots allowed on SacredForest?
Yes, in most, cases bots are permitted on SacredForest. However, in all cases bots may only be placed in channels with the channel owner's permission. If you don't have permission from the channel owner you might find yourself and your bot banned from the channel.
Can I become an ircop?
Before asking if you can be one, you must fully understand the title and the responsibilities that come with it.
Can an IRCop help me with my problem?
The job of the IRC operators (IRCops or OPer's) is to run the servers, and keep the network functioning, and as stable as possible.
Do I have to pay to register a nickname or channel?
There are no fees or charges to register a nickname or channel on SacredForest.
How can I make my channel grow?
This is the most common question channel founders ask after registering their channels. The main key to a channel's success is patience. A new channel cannot grow overnight and there are many things you need to consider before you get the channel really moving. Mass inviting is against SacredForest's policies and may lead to your channel being closed.
How do I ban someone from my channel?
You must be a channel op or half op to set bans.
In most IRC clients you can simply type, /ban nick or /ban user@host.
How do I start chatting?
If you are a novice computer user we suggest you use our Web Chat to join the server
How do I start my own channel?
Creating and registering a channel is an easy and painless procedure. Once the channel is registered, you have full control over how to run and manage it.
How much does it cost?
There are no fees or charges to use SacredForest.
What are the most basic IRC commands I need to know?
/join CHANNEL - join the channel (replace CHANNEL with the name)
/part CHANNEL - to leave the channel
/quit reason - to leave IRC
/nick NEWNICK - to change your nickname
/msg NICK - to private message someone
/whois NICK - to find out information on someone
/away REASON - to set yourself away to people that message you
What do I do if someone is using my nick?
You have two options. Either you can use another nick until your nick is free, or you can talk to the person using your nick. Now, the nicer you are to the person using your nick, the more likely they are to give it up.
What ever happened to Freedom of Speech?
SacredForest is a private service, and is entitled to set rules of conduct that it considers appropriate.
Why should I register my nick?
Your nick is how people on SacredForest know you. If you register it, you'll be able to use the same nick over and over. If you don't register, someone else may end up registering the nick you want. If you register and use the same nick, people will begin to know you by reputation.
