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{{Info|Moving off freenode|freenode has been taken over by a hostile party (see [https://gist.github.com/joepie91/df80d8d36cd9d1bde46ba018af497409 this] for an explanation) and has forcibly closed our freenode IRC channel on #wikia-sims. Additionally, they have wiped their entire services database, meaning that '''all nickname and channel registrations have been deleted'''.<br /><br />Numerous projects and communities, including The Sims Wiki, have moved off freenode in response to these unacceptable measures. As of June 14, 2021, '''The Sims Wiki has ''no'' official IRC presence on freenode'''. Any channels you see there claiming to be part of The Sims Wiki are imposters.<br /><br />Please join either the [irc://irc.chatlounge.net/TheSimsWiki ChatLounge channel] or the new [irc://irc.libera.chat/TheSimsWiki Libera channel].}}
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|Due to excessive trolling and spam, you must '''both''' have a NickServ account on freenode (See [[/Creating a NickServ account|here]] for instructions on how to create one) ''and'' be granted [[#Voice|voice]] (mode +v) on the channel by a channel operator in order to speak. Please private message an active chanop from [[#Chanops|this list]] if you need assistance. If you're new to IRC, see our [[/Getting started|Getting started page]].<br><br>Alternatively, you can join our channel on [https://www.chatlounge.net ChatLounge] (Point your IRC client to [irc://irc.chatlounge.net/#TheSimsWiki #TheSimsWiki @ irc.chatlounge.net]; or, if you don't have an IRC client, use the [https://chatlounge.net:9999/#TheSimsWiki ChatLounge Webchat]); for more details please see [[Forum:Starting a new IRC channel on ChatLounge|this discussion thread]].<br><br>We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
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Channels are maintained by an [[The Sims Wiki:Special positions#IRC contact|IRC contact]], a trusted member of the community selected to handle channel affairs, as well as providing a link between the wiki and the channels. The current IRC contact is [[User:K6ka|K6ka]].
Almost any topic is up for discussion in the channel as long as it's not overly inappropriate. [[The Sims Wiki:IRC Channel Operators|Channel operators]] in the channel are usually marked with 'op', which is an '''@''' in front of their name. A full list of channel operators may be found [[#Chanops|below]].
 
If you're new to IRC, see our [[/Getting started|Getting started]] page. If you are having issues connecting to IRC, you may ask for assistance on the [[Project talk:IRC Channel|talk page]].
The channel is maintained by an [[The_Sims_Wiki:Special_positions#IRC_contact|IRC contact]], a trusted member of the community selected to handle channel affairs, as well as providing a link between the wiki and the channel. The current IRC contact is [[User:K6ka|K6ka]].
 
If you're new to IRC, please see our [[/Getting started|Getting started page]], which will walk you through some of the very basics of using IRC.
 
See how much fun we have in the channel by taking a look at the [[The Sims Wiki:IRC Channel/quotes|IRC quotes]].
 
==Rules==
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In short, use your common sense and treat others how you wish to be treated; this will help keep drama and conflict to a minimum, and maintain a comfortable atmosphere between users. If you happen to witness something you shouldn't, be sure to tell an operator via a private message.
 
===Chanops===
If you're having a problem with a user or something else on IRC, you can query thesea userschannel regardingoperator, theor issue"chanop". You can find out more about chanops [[The Sims Wiki:IRC Channel Operators|here]] as well as requesting these rights [[The Sims Wiki:Requests for IRC Channel operator|here]]. In short, channel operators are much like "moderators" in any other public chat room, and each IRC channel has its own set of channel operators. The list of channel operators for each channel is located further down this page.
 
{{Chanops/freenode}}
===Voice===
To help protect the channel inagainst theabuse eventand ofstill abusepermit non-malicious users from being locked out, trusted regulars of the channelchannels may be voiced (+). Voice carries no special privileges or permissions other than the ability to speak on the channel when it has mode +m (moderated) set. If you are voiced, it does ''not'' make you a "superuser" of sorts; it is only done because we feel that you can be trusted not to disrupt the channel maliciously. To be voiced, you must have a NickServ account and have spent some time in the channel. Once you are added to the channel access list, you will be automatically voiced by ChanServ whenever you join the channel.
 
IRC channels have separate access lists; thus, getting voice in one channel does not automatically grant you voice in another.
==Accessing the channel==
===IRC client===
* Start your IRC client
* [irc://irc.freenode.net/wikia-sims Click here to join #wikia-sims]
* Wait a few seconds until the channel loads up.
 
==Accessing the channels==
====Getting an IRC Client====
The wiki operates two IRC channels on two different [[wikipedia:IRC network|IRC networks]]. They are technically separate from each other and are run on different servers. To connect to these channels, you will need an IRC client. IRC is not part of the HTTP protocol, so by default your web browser can't connect to IRC on its own. You can choose to download and install the listed clients below, or you can use the "webchat" IRC clients that run in your web browser listed under the appropriate section below.
{{see also|Wikipedia:Comparison of Internet Relay Chat clients}}
*[https://hexchat.github.io/ HexChat] - a popular free IRC client for Windows and Linux.
There are many different clients for using IRC. Many people use [http://webchat.freenode.net webchat] (see "Browser connect through Freenode"). However, some clients provide you with more options than others. The Sims Wiki can recommend these clients:
*[https://playwww.googlecodeux.com/storetextual/apps/details?id=net.andchat AndChatTextual] - a freepopular paid IRC client for Android OSmacOS.
*[https://addonswww.mozillairccloud.orgcom/en-US/firefox/addon/16 ChatzillaIRCCloud] - a freeweb-based IRC client for FirefoxAndroid, iOS, and any modern web browser.
*[https://www.mirc.com/get.html mIRC] - a client for Windows which isn't free but there is a 30 day free trial and you are able to purchase it if you wish.
*[http://colloquy.info/downloads.html Colloquy] - an IRC client for Mac OS X.
*[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/limechat/id414030210?mt=12 LimeChat] - a free IRC client for macOS.
*[http://hexchat.org HexChat] - An updated and maintained free version of XChat for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
*[http://www.mirc.com/get.html mIRC] - a client for Windows which isn't free but there is a 30 day free trial and you are able to purchase it if you wish.
*[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rooms-your-iphone-irc-chat/id288282245?mt=8 Rooms] - an IRC client for iOS which is not free.
 
===ChatLounge===
===Browser connect through Freenode===
The wiki's primary IRC presence is on the [https://www.chatlounge.net/ ChatLounge] network, registered as '''#TheSimsWiki''' on irc.chatlounge.net. If you have an IRC client, [irc://irc.chatlounge.net/TheSimsWiki click here to join #TheSimsWiki]. If you do not wish to install an IRC client, you can use the [https://kiwiirc.com/nextclient/irc.chatlounge.net/thesimswiki '''webchat'''], which runs right in your web browser.
 
;Chanops{{Anchor|ChatLounge chanops}}
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These users are channel operators on the ChatLounge channel; if you have any issues, you can query them.
 
{{Chanops/ChatLounge}}
 
===Libera===
The wiki also operates a second channel on the [[wikipedia:Libera Chat|Libera]] network, registered as '''#TheSimsWiki''' on irc.libera.chat. If you have an IRC client, [irc://irc.libera.chat/thesimswiki click here to join #thesimswiki]. If you do not wish to install an IRC client, you can use the [https://kiwiirc.com/nextclient/irc.libera.chat/thesimswiki '''webchat'''], which runs right in your web browser.
 
;Chanops{{Anchor|Libera chanops}}
These users are channel operators on the Libera channel; if you have any issues, you can query them.
 
{{Chanops/Libera}}
 
==IRC bots==
These are bots seenthat you may see on the IRC Channelchannels. Please remember that these are not humans.
 
*'''Caroline''' is a bot using the same software as delta with different features. A list of available plugins can be viewed using "<code>+list</code>" and their commands with "<code>+list <i>plugin name</i></code>". It also has many aliases that can be viewed using the "<code>+aka list</code>" command. Controlled by [[User:Nyuszika7H|nyuszika7h]].
===ChatLounge===
* '''ChanServ''' is freenode's [[wikipedia:Internet Relay Chat services#ChanServ|channel services]] bot. It manages the registration of the channel on the network and controls access to the channel. ChanServ will never see channel messages; for help, please use the '''/msg ChanServ help''' command.
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* '''ChanServ''' is ChatLounge's [[wikipedia:Internet Relay Chat services#ChanServ|channel services]] bot. It manages the registration of the channel on the network and controls access to the channel. ChanServ will never see channel messages; for help, please use the '''/msg ChanServ help''' command.
*'''Eve''' is a bot, built on the same framework as delta, but with different features. A list of available commands can be viewed by typing in "<code>Eve list</code>". It is also an inter-network relay bot, and will post messages sent to our channel on [irc://irc.chatlounge.net/#TheSimsWiki ChatLounge] to the freenode channel, and vice-versa. Controlled by [[User:MrBenC|MrBenC]].
*'''Eve''' is a bot, built on the [https://github.com/ProgVal/Limnoria Limnoria] bot framework. A list of available commands can be viewed by typing in "<code>Eve list</code>". Controlled by [[User:MrBenC|MrBenC]].
* '''H''' is an anti-spam bot that can forcefully disconnect and ban users from the entire network. Controlled by [[User:MrBenC|MrBenC]].
*'''Margo''' is a mysterious bot whose functions are largely unknown. We're still waiting for its owner to tell us more about her. Controlled by [[User:MrBenC|MrBenC]].
*'''Mystique''' is a bot that assists channel operators in moderating the channel and keeping it freesuccessor of spam. It will auto-kick users it believes are spamming or disrupting the channel.late If"Deus youex get kicked by the botmachina" and you believe it was a mistake, please [[The Sims Wiki:Administrators' noticeboard|contact an administrator]], along with an explanation of what you did. It also has a number of other leisure commands., Itsmost of abilitieswhich are documented [[User:Lost Labyrinth/Mystique|here]]. Controlled by [[User:Lost Labyrinth|Lost Labyrinth]].
* '''N''' is another anti-spam bot, like H. The only difference is that Narfi is connected to the European (EU) side of the network, while Hel is on the US side. Controlled by [[User:MrBenC|MrBenC]].
*'''wm-bot''' is a bot used in several Wikimedia channels. It generates a [http://wm-bot.wmflabs.org/db/%23wikia-sims.htm statistics page] for the channel, among other tasks. Information about the bot can be found at [[m:wm-bot]]. The bot's access to #wikia-sims is controlled by [[User:K6ka|K6ka]].
*'''Relay-TSW''' is an inter-network relay bot, and will post messages sent to our channel on ChatLounge to the Libera channel, and vice-versa. Controlled by [[User:MrBenC|MrBenC]].
*'''Ultron_DC''' is a Discord-to-IRC relay bot that will post messages sent to the ''#irc-relay'' channel on our [[Project:Discord|Discord server]], and vice-versa. Messages sent by this bot will also be relayed to Libera via Relay-TSW. Controlled by [[User:Lost Labyrinth|Lost Labyrinth]].
 
== Stats page =Libera===
* '''ChanServ''' is Libera's [[wikipedia:Internet Relay Chat services#ChanServ|channel services]] bot. It manages the registration of the channel on the network and controls access to the channel. ChanServ will never see channel messages; for help, please use the '''/msg ChanServ help''' command.
The Sims Wiki's IRC Channel has a webpage, referred to as a "stats page", which lists the most active users over a given period of time, actions taken, and topic changes, among other things. The stats page can be viewed [http://www.mrbenc.com/irc_channel_stats/freenode/lb-wikia-sims/wikia-sims.html here].
*'''Relay-TSW''' is an inter-network relay bot, and will post messages sent to our channel on Libera to the ChatLounge channel, and vice-versa. Controlled by [[User:MrBenC|MrBenC]].
*'''wm-bot''' is a bot used in several Wikimedia channels. Information about the bot can be found at [[metawikimedia:wm-bot]]. The bot's access to the channel is controlled by [[User:K6ka|K6ka]].
 
==Relays==
==Help! I can't join/speak!==
Both IRC channels are connected to each other via '''Relay-TSW''', an IRC relay bot that will automatically propagate messages sent in one channel to the other. The bot is provided by [[User:MrBenC|MrBenC]]. Unlike traditional relay bots, however, where the relay bot only relays messages, Relay-TSW will also relay the entire user list of the Libera channel to the ChatLounge channel, and will populate the ChatLounge user list with pseudo-users that correspond to the names they have on the Libera channel.
There may be some reasons why you cannot join '''#wikia-sims''':
 
To put this into perspective, imagine the following scenario:
* The channel is currently set to "+r" (registered only); this may be done occasionally to combat spam and abuse. You must register a NickServ account in order to join — please see [[/Creating a NickServ account]] for instructions on how to do so.
* You are currently banned from the channel (+b), or your hostname matches a ban. This may or may not be your fault. Contact a channel operator on-wiki or on IRC for assistance.
* The ports 6665, 6666, 6667, 6697 (SSL only), 7000 (SSL only), 7070 (SSL only), 8000, 8001 or 8002 are not open on your Internet connection. If these ports are not open, you will not be able to connect to freenode servers. Talk with your network administrator to get them unblocked. Alternatively, you may use the [https://kiwiirc.com/client/chat.freenode.net/#wikia-sims Kiwi IRC web client].
* freenode servers are currently down, or are currently experiencing a [[wikipedia:Netsplit|netsplit]]. Try again later.
 
* Alice joins the ChatLounge channel.
There may be some reasons why you cannot speak on '''#wikia-sims''':
* Bob joins the Libera channel.
* A traditional IRC relay bot will send the message "Bob joined #thesimswiki" to the ChatLounge channel. Relay-TSW, however, works a little bit differently: instead of sending a message, a "pseudo-user" by the name "Bob|lb" will appear to actually ''join'' the ChatLounge channel. Their nickname is suffixed by "|lb" to show that they are from the Libera network, and their username and hostname will match the one on Libera. They will appear in the user list for the ChatLounge channel, and when they speak, their messages will appear to come from this pseudo-user.
* If Bob parts, quits, or changes their nickname, Alice will see those actions as being actual parts, quits, and nickname changes, rather than as regular IRC messages sent by a bot.
 
There are some caveats with this system, however:
* The channel is currently set to "+m" (moderated); this may be done occasionally to combat spam and abuse. +m only permits users with chanop (@) or voice (+) from speaking on the channel. Please contact a channel operator for assistance and we may temporarily grant you voice. Note that, until you register for and login with a NickServ account, and until we add your account name to the channel access list, you will lose voice whenever you leave the channel. See [[#Voice]] for more details.
 
* A quiet (+q) matching your hostname has been set. A quiet permits people matching it to join the channel, but prevents them from speaking in or changing nicks whilst on the channel. Please contact a channel operator for assistance.
* The pseudo-user list will only appear on the ChatLounge network. As such, ChatLounge users will be able to see the user list of the Libera channel, but Libera users will not be able to see the user list of the ChatLounge channel.
* Users on Libera are able to interact with IRC bots on ChatLounge, but ChatLounge users will not be able to interact with bots on Libera. (We encourage bot operators to place their bots on the ChatLounge channel to get around this limitation)
* Users on ChatLounge can PM users on Libera by PMing the pseudo-user. These PMs will be sent as a notice by Relay-TSW. However, Libera users cannot PM ChatLounge users over the relay bot.
* Chanops on ChatLounge can kick users on Libera by kicking the pseudo-user, provided the relay bot is opped on the Libera channel.
 
The ChatLounge channel is also connected to the wiki's [[Project:Discord|Discord]] server by '''Ultron_DC''', an IRC-to-Discord relay bot. It functions like a traditional IRC relay bot and does not create pseudo-users due to the differences between IRC and Discord. Because the bot is not connected to the Libera channel, it relies on Relay-TSW to continue the relay to the Libera network. This creates an interestingly complicated system that consists of the following:
 
* If a message is sent to the ChatLounge channel, it will be relayed to Libera via Relay-TSW, and to Discord via Ultron_DC.
* If a message is sent to the Libera channel, it will be relayed to ChatLounge via a pseudo-user, which will then be relayed to Discord via Ultron_DC.
* If a message is sent to the ''#irc-relay'' channel on Discord, it will be relayed to ChatLounge via Ultron_DC, which will then be relayed to Libera via Relay-TSW.
 
There are some caveats to this system of relaying messages:
 
* Users on Discord cannot interact with IRC bots.
* Users on IRC cannot interact with Discord bots.<ref group="n">Although the Discord relay bot recognizes messages starting with an exclamation mark (!) as a bot command, most Discord bots are configured to ignore other bots, so nothing will actually happen.</ref>
* Users on Discord cannot PM users on IRC, nor can users on IRC PM users on Discord.
* If Relay-TSW goes down, the connection between the Discord server and the Libera channel will be severed, but the Discord server will still be connected to the ChatLounge channel.
* If Ultron_DC goes down, the connection between both IRC channels and the Discord server will be severed, but both IRC channels will still be connected to each other.
 
== See also ==
*[[The Sims Wiki:ChatDiscord|On-wiki Chat featureDiscord]]
 
==Notes==
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==External links==
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