What is #WinChat?
#WinChat is the official help channel for WinChat.Net. #WinChat is staffed by our Help Committee and other IRCOp's.
IRCOp's on our network are highly skilled, professional mannered, volunteers dedicated to helping users on WinChat.Net.
#WinChat IRCOp's and other volunteers will assist you with any questions relating to the WinChat.Net including commands, services, harassment, abuse, and general assistance starting your own channels or registering your nickname. They can also assist you with questions regarding your IRC client software like MIRC and Pirch, as well as a variety of other topics relating to IRC.
Who are the official help people in #WinChat?
The official help in #WinChat will be designated with a ~, & or @ symbol next to their name.
Who are the other people in the channel?
The other people in the channel, those with % and + symbols, are people volunteering time to help the official #WinChat team out or other people answering questions. We encourage people to join our channel if they are capable of providing assistance with IRC, its a great place to also learn some things you may not know yourself.
I tried to get help but no one is responding!
If you are unsuccessful in getting help please try the following:
- Find someone who has a ~, &, @, % or + or symbol before their name and /MSG
your question here. - Trying saying the full nickname in channel - (this is a common method to page someone who is away).
- Type /helpop <text of your question>.... a helper will respond.
- If you still cannot get someone to respond please address an e-mail to help@WinChat.net with your nickname, the time you tried to reach us, and a full description of the problem you were experiencing and we will try and respond ASAP.
- In addition you can visit our forums, and post a request for assistance in the Help forum.
What are the rules for #WinChat?
Normal p ublic channel etiquette should be observed. Spaming, constant nick changes, flooding of any type, and any type of rude behavior will not be tolerated. Failure to abide by any of these rules could result in banning from the channel. Some of the #WinChat rules are as follows:
- Profanity is not allowed in #WinChat as it is a public channel
- Please cease all chatting when a help request is placed or is currently being resolved.
- If an IRCOp or someone with an ~, & or @ before their name in the channel is helping, please do not interfere
- Do not contradict help being given, /MSG the person giving help if you feel their assistance is not correct
Can I help in there?
Yes, we welcome any experienced IRC users to join us and take part in helping those who need assistance. We ask that if you do provide help that you make certain your answers are as accurate and clear as possible. We ask that if an official IRCOp or person with an ~, & or @ before their name, takes over the help request, you allow them to do so.
If you choose to volunteer your time helping in #WinChat, please do not ask for +o, +h or +v status. We offer these identifiers to those who are knowledgeable and participate on a long-term basis. These status symbols represent a dedicated achievement of those they are given to.