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Midnightmagic: genericizing the guidelines

2022-02-20T03:38:51Z

genericizing the guidelines

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	The ~~{{Freenode IRC\|~~bitcoin~~}} channel~~ on ~~freenode serves~~ as the de-facto "front door" for newcomers on bitcoin.		The #bitcoin channels on the two IRC networks serve as the de-facto "front door" for newcomers on bitcoin.
	~~A "sister channel" on Libera IRC ({{Libera IRC\|bitcoin}}) has also recently opened for users who prefer that network~~.

	The purpose for this channel is general discussion of everything related to bitcoin. We try to discuss and help people with everything regarding the protocol, clients, custom implementations and the philosophy behind bitcoin.		The purpose for this channel is general discussion of everything related to bitcoin. We try to discuss and help people with everything regarding the protocol, clients, custom implementations and the philosophy behind bitcoin.
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	Our purpose is to help anyone with relevant discussions:		Our purpose is to help anyone with relevant discussions:

	* The channel's language is ~~english~~		* The channel's language is English

	* Please try to remain on topic~~, the channel is about~~ everything related to bitcoin. This means that the following topics are off-topic: ~~all~~ alt-coins, issues about how the channel is moderated, begging, spamming, referral sites or any other form of advertising. This includes anything else that is of no interest for the majority of the users.		* Please try to remain on topic: everything related to bitcoin. This means that the following topics are off-topic: alt-coins, issues about how the channel is moderated, begging, spamming, referral sites or any other form of advertising. This includes anything else that is of no interest for the majority of the users.

	* Please refrain from any insults, flamewars or trolling.		* Please refrain from any insults, flamewars or trolling.

	* It is strictly forbidden to discuss unlawful activity~~, pursuant to [http://freenode~~.~~net/policies#unlawful-activity freenode's guidelines];~~		* It is strictly forbidden to discuss unlawful activity.

	* Generally, anything that would make a newcomer feel unwelcome or would reflect badly on the ~~bitcoin~~ community should be avoided.		* Generally, anything that would make a newcomer feel unwelcome or would reflect badly on the Bitcoin community should be avoided.

	* There are many side channels that allow discussions on various topics. A complete list can be found on [[IRC_channels]]. The major sidechannels are: [[Bitcoin-otc]] for any trading, {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin-mining}} for anything bitcoin mining related and {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin-pricetalk}} for price related discussions. Please use these channels.		* There are many side channels that allow discussions on various topics. A complete list can be found on [[IRC_channels]].

	* We strive to maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful atmosphere on the channel at all times. Any deviation to this might get you a warning, or booted off the channel. Feel free to discuss this with an operator in private, but do not discuss this in the main channel. Operators always have the last say in any discussion.		* We strive to maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful atmosphere on the channel at all times. Any deviation to this might get you a warning, or booted off the channel. Feel free to discuss this with an operator in private, but do not discuss this in the main channel. Operators always have the last say in any discussion.

Luke-jr: Reverted edits by Kinlo (talk) to last revision by Luke-jr

2022-02-07T22:04:33Z

Reverted edits by Kinlo (talk) to last revision by Luke-jr

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	The {{~~Libera~~ IRC\|bitcoin}} channel on ~~Libera~~ serves as the de-facto "front door" for newcomers on bitcoin.		The {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin}} channel on freenode serves as the de-facto "front door" for newcomers on bitcoin.
			A "sister channel" on Libera IRC ({{Libera IRC\|bitcoin}}) has also recently opened for users who prefer that network.

	The purpose for this channel is general discussion of everything related to bitcoin. We try to discuss and help people with everything regarding the protocol, clients, custom implementations and the philosophy behind bitcoin.		The purpose for this channel is general discussion of everything related to bitcoin. We try to discuss and help people with everything regarding the protocol, clients, custom implementations and the philosophy behind bitcoin.
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	* Please refrain from any insults, flamewars or trolling.		* Please refrain from any insults, flamewars or trolling.

	* It is strictly forbidden to discuss unlawful activity.		* It is strictly forbidden to discuss unlawful activity, pursuant to [http://freenode.net/policies#unlawful-activity freenode's guidelines];

	* Generally, anything that would make a newcomer feel unwelcome or would reflect badly on the bitcoin community should be avoided.		* Generally, anything that would make a newcomer feel unwelcome or would reflect badly on the bitcoin community should be avoided.

	* There are many side channels that allow discussions on various topics. A complete list can be found on [[IRC_channels]]. The major sidechannels are: [[Bitcoin-otc]] for any trading, {{~~Libera~~ IRC\|bitcoin-mining}} for anything bitcoin mining related and {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin-pricetalk}} for price related discussions. Please use these channels.		* There are many side channels that allow discussions on various topics. A complete list can be found on [[IRC_channels]]. The major sidechannels are: [[Bitcoin-otc]] for any trading, {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin-mining}} for anything bitcoin mining related and {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin-pricetalk}} for price related discussions. Please use these channels.

	* We strive to maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful atmosphere on the channel at all times. Any deviation to this might get you a warning, or booted off the channel. Feel free to discuss this with an operator in private, but do not discuss this in the main channel. Operators always have the last say in any discussion.		* We strive to maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful atmosphere on the channel at all times. Any deviation to this might get you a warning, or booted off the channel. Feel free to discuss this with an operator in private, but do not discuss this in the main channel. Operators always have the last say in any discussion.

Kinlo at 13:37, 26 January 2022

2022-01-26T13:37:23Z

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	The {{~~Freenode~~ IRC\|bitcoin}} channel on ~~freenode~~ serves as the de-facto "front door" for newcomers on bitcoin.		The {{Libera IRC\|bitcoin}} channel on Libera serves as the de-facto "front door" for newcomers on bitcoin.
	~~A "sister channel" on Libera IRC ({{Libera IRC\|bitcoin}}) has also recently opened for users who prefer that network~~.

	The purpose for this channel is general discussion of everything related to bitcoin. We try to discuss and help people with everything regarding the protocol, clients, custom implementations and the philosophy behind bitcoin.		The purpose for this channel is general discussion of everything related to bitcoin. We try to discuss and help people with everything regarding the protocol, clients, custom implementations and the philosophy behind bitcoin.
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	* Please refrain from any insults, flamewars or trolling.		* Please refrain from any insults, flamewars or trolling.

	* It is strictly forbidden to discuss unlawful activity~~, pursuant to [http://freenode~~.~~net/policies#unlawful-activity freenode's guidelines];~~		* It is strictly forbidden to discuss unlawful activity.

	* Generally, anything that would make a newcomer feel unwelcome or would reflect badly on the bitcoin community should be avoided.		* Generally, anything that would make a newcomer feel unwelcome or would reflect badly on the bitcoin community should be avoided.

	* There are many side channels that allow discussions on various topics. A complete list can be found on [[IRC_channels]]. The major sidechannels are: [[Bitcoin-otc]] for any trading, {{~~Freenode~~ IRC\|bitcoin-mining}} for anything bitcoin mining related and {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin-pricetalk}} for price related discussions. Please use these channels.		* There are many side channels that allow discussions on various topics. A complete list can be found on [[IRC_channels]]. The major sidechannels are: [[Bitcoin-otc]] for any trading, {{Libera IRC\|bitcoin-mining}} for anything bitcoin mining related and {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin-pricetalk}} for price related discussions. Please use these channels.

	* We strive to maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful atmosphere on the channel at all times. Any deviation to this might get you a warning, or booted off the channel. Feel free to discuss this with an operator in private, but do not discuss this in the main channel. Operators always have the last say in any discussion.		* We strive to maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful atmosphere on the channel at all times. Any deviation to this might get you a warning, or booted off the channel. Feel free to discuss this with an operator in private, but do not discuss this in the main channel. Operators always have the last say in any discussion.

Luke-jr: Mention new Libera channel too

2021-07-15T18:10:45Z

Mention new Libera channel too

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	The {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin}} channel on freenode serves as the de-facto "front door" for newcomers on bitcoin.		The {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin}} channel on freenode serves as the de-facto "front door" for newcomers on bitcoin.
			A "sister channel" on Libera IRC ({{Libera IRC\|bitcoin}}) has also recently opened for users who prefer that network.

	The purpose for this channel is general discussion of everything related to bitcoin. We try to discuss and help people with everything regarding the protocol, clients, custom implementations and the philosophy behind bitcoin.		The purpose for this channel is general discussion of everything related to bitcoin. We try to discuss and help people with everything regarding the protocol, clients, custom implementations and the philosophy behind bitcoin.

Luke-jr: restore; freenode is still there

2021-07-15T17:56:18Z

restore; freenode is still there

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	The {{~~Libera~~ IRC\|bitcoin}} channel on ~~Libera.Chat~~ serves as the de-facto "front door" for newcomers on bitcoin.		The {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin}} channel on freenode serves as the de-facto "front door" for newcomers on bitcoin.

	The purpose for this channel is general discussion of everything related to bitcoin. We try to discuss and help people with everything regarding the protocol, clients, custom implementations and the philosophy behind bitcoin.		The purpose for this channel is general discussion of everything related to bitcoin. We try to discuss and help people with everything regarding the protocol, clients, custom implementations and the philosophy behind bitcoin.
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	* Please refrain from any insults, flamewars or trolling.		* Please refrain from any insults, flamewars or trolling.

	* It is strictly forbidden to discuss unlawful activity, pursuant to [~~https~~://~~libera~~.~~chat~~/policies ~~Libera.Chat network policies~~];		* It is strictly forbidden to discuss unlawful activity, pursuant to [http://freenode.net/policies#unlawful-activity freenode's guidelines];

	* Generally, anything that would make a newcomer feel unwelcome or would reflect badly on the bitcoin community should be avoided.		* Generally, anything that would make a newcomer feel unwelcome or would reflect badly on the bitcoin community should be avoided.

	* There are many side channels that allow discussions on various topics. A complete list can be found on [[IRC_channels]]. The major sidechannels are: [[Bitcoin-otc]] for any trading, {{~~Libera~~ IRC\|bitcoin-mining}} for anything bitcoin mining related and {{~~Libera~~ IRC\|bitcoin-pricetalk}} for price related discussions. Please use these channels.		* There are many side channels that allow discussions on various topics. A complete list can be found on [[IRC_channels]]. The major sidechannels are: [[Bitcoin-otc]] for any trading, {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin-mining}} for anything bitcoin mining related and {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin-pricetalk}} for price related discussions. Please use these channels.

	* We strive to maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful atmosphere on the channel at all times. Any deviation to this might get you a warning, or booted off the channel. Feel free to discuss this with an operator in private, but do not discuss this in the main channel. Operators always have the last say in any discussion.		* We strive to maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful atmosphere on the channel at all times. Any deviation to this might get you a warning, or booted off the channel. Feel free to discuss this with an operator in private, but do not discuss this in the main channel. Operators always have the last say in any discussion.

Nanotube: update irc template to libera

2021-07-06T20:04:02Z

update irc template to libera

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	The {{~~Freenode~~ IRC\|bitcoin}} channel on Libera.Chat serves as the de-facto "front door" for newcomers on bitcoin.		The {{Libera IRC\|bitcoin}} channel on Libera.Chat serves as the de-facto "front door" for newcomers on bitcoin.

	The purpose for this channel is general discussion of everything related to bitcoin. We try to discuss and help people with everything regarding the protocol, clients, custom implementations and the philosophy behind bitcoin.		The purpose for this channel is general discussion of everything related to bitcoin. We try to discuss and help people with everything regarding the protocol, clients, custom implementations and the philosophy behind bitcoin.
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	* Generally, anything that would make a newcomer feel unwelcome or would reflect badly on the bitcoin community should be avoided.		* Generally, anything that would make a newcomer feel unwelcome or would reflect badly on the bitcoin community should be avoided.

	* There are many side channels that allow discussions on various topics. A complete list can be found on [[IRC_channels]]. The major sidechannels are: [[Bitcoin-otc]] for any trading, {{~~Freenode~~ IRC\|bitcoin-mining}} for anything bitcoin mining related and {{~~Freenode~~ IRC\|bitcoin-pricetalk}} for price related discussions. Please use these channels.		* There are many side channels that allow discussions on various topics. A complete list can be found on [[IRC_channels]]. The major sidechannels are: [[Bitcoin-otc]] for any trading, {{Libera IRC\|bitcoin-mining}} for anything bitcoin mining related and {{Libera IRC\|bitcoin-pricetalk}} for price related discussions. Please use these channels.

	* We strive to maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful atmosphere on the channel at all times. Any deviation to this might get you a warning, or booted off the channel. Feel free to discuss this with an operator in private, but do not discuss this in the main channel. Operators always have the last say in any discussion.		* We strive to maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful atmosphere on the channel at all times. Any deviation to this might get you a warning, or booted off the channel. Feel free to discuss this with an operator in private, but do not discuss this in the main channel. Operators always have the last say in any discussion.

Nanotube: update page for libera.chat

2021-07-06T19:51:50Z

update page for libera.chat

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	The {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin}} channel on ~~freenode~~ serves as the de-facto "front door" for newcomers on bitcoin.		The {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin}} channel on Libera.Chat serves as the de-facto "front door" for newcomers on bitcoin.

	The purpose for this channel is general discussion of everything related to bitcoin. We try to discuss and help people with everything regarding the protocol, clients, custom implementations and the philosophy behind bitcoin.		The purpose for this channel is general discussion of everything related to bitcoin. We try to discuss and help people with everything regarding the protocol, clients, custom implementations and the philosophy behind bitcoin.
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	* Please refrain from any insults, flamewars or trolling.		* Please refrain from any insults, flamewars or trolling.

	* It is strictly forbidden to discuss unlawful activity, pursuant to [~~http~~://~~freenode~~.~~net~~/policies~~#unlawful-activity freenode's guidelines~~];		* It is strictly forbidden to discuss unlawful activity, pursuant to [https://libera.chat/policies Libera.Chat network policies];

	* Generally, anything that would make a newcomer feel unwelcome or would reflect badly on the bitcoin community should be avoided.		* Generally, anything that would make a newcomer feel unwelcome or would reflect badly on the bitcoin community should be avoided.

	* There are many side channels that allow discussions on various topics. A complete list can be found on [[IRC_channels]]. The major sidechannels are: [[Bitcoin-otc]] for any trading, {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin-mining}} for anything bitcoin mining related and {{Freenode IRC\|~~#bitcoin-pricetalk\|text=#~~bitcoin-pricetalk}} for price related discussions. Please use these channels.		* There are many side channels that allow discussions on various topics. A complete list can be found on [[IRC_channels]]. The major sidechannels are: [[Bitcoin-otc]] for any trading, {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin-mining}} for anything bitcoin mining related and {{Freenode IRC\|bitcoin-pricetalk}} for price related discussions. Please use these channels.

	* We strive to maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful atmosphere on the channel at all times. Any deviation to this might get you a warning, or booted off the channel. Feel free to discuss this with an operator in private, but do not discuss this in the main channel. Operators always have the last say in any discussion.		* We strive to maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful atmosphere on the channel at all times. Any deviation to this might get you a warning, or booted off the channel. Feel free to discuss this with an operator in private, but do not discuss this in the main channel. Operators always have the last say in any discussion.
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	* Do not trust any website link given on the channel. There are many people out there trying to trick you into visiting a malicious site, or to trick you into executing viruses that are designed to search for bitcoin wallets and send the coins to the attacker. Do not click on any link unless you fully know what you are doing.		* Do not trust any website link given on the channel. There are many people out there trying to trick you into visiting a malicious site, or to trick you into executing viruses that are designed to search for bitcoin wallets and send the coins to the attacker. Do not click on any link unless you fully know what you are doing.

	* Any url might be a scam site. Therefore we do not allow url's in general. All url ~~shortners~~ are strictly forbidden as they are hiding the final url. Other sites might be allowed by the goodwill of the operators, but this is more an exception to the rule, and can be decided on case by case by the operators. Google docs in particular are currently banned automatically by one of the bots, as they have been the source of criminal activity in the past.		* Any url might be a scam site. Therefore we do not allow url's in general. All url shorteners are strictly forbidden as they are hiding the final url. Other sites might be allowed by the goodwill of the operators, but this is more an exception to the rule, and can be decided on case by case by the operators. Google docs in particular are currently banned automatically by one of the bots, as they have been the source of criminal activity in the past.

	* We strive to provide high-quality information. Therefore we do not allow any advice on bad practices. For example: web wallets are insecure by design. Therefore, we will not recommend them as they are not as secure, and we will not allow other people to recommend them to anyone else. If in doubt ask an operator.		* We strive to provide high-quality information. Therefore we do not allow any advice on bad practices. For example: web wallets are insecure by design. Therefore, we will not recommend them as they are not as secure, and we will not allow other people to recommend them to anyone else. If in doubt ask an operator.

LyndsySimon: Update link to FreeNode policies

2019-05-28T16:00:44Z

Update link to FreeNode policies

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	* Please refrain from any insults, flamewars or trolling.		* Please refrain from any insults, flamewars or trolling.

	* It is strictly forbidden to discuss unlawful activity, pursuant to [http://freenode.net/~~policy.shtml~~#unlawful freenode's guidelines];		* It is strictly forbidden to discuss unlawful activity, pursuant to [http://freenode.net/policies#unlawful-activity freenode's guidelines];

	* Generally, anything that would make a newcomer feel unwelcome or would reflect badly on the bitcoin community should be avoided.		* Generally, anything that would make a newcomer feel unwelcome or would reflect badly on the bitcoin community should be avoided.

Kinlo at 16:25, 8 November 2018

2018-11-08T16:25:00Z

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	The purpose for this channel is general discussion of everything related to bitcoin. We try to discuss and help people with everything regarding the protocol, clients, custom implementations and the philosophy behind bitcoin.		The purpose for this channel is general discussion of everything related to bitcoin. We try to discuss and help people with everything regarding the protocol, clients, custom implementations and the philosophy behind bitcoin.

	Our purpose is to help anyone with relevant discussions.		Our purpose is to help anyone with relevant discussions:

			* The channel's language is english

	* Please try to remain on topic, the channel is about everything related to bitcoin. This means that the following topics are off-topic: all alt-coins, issues about how the channel is moderated, begging, spamming, referral sites or any other form of advertising. This includes anything else that is of no interest for the majority of the users.		* Please try to remain on topic, the channel is about everything related to bitcoin. This means that the following topics are off-topic: all alt-coins, issues about how the channel is moderated, begging, spamming, referral sites or any other form of advertising. This includes anything else that is of no interest for the majority of the users.

Midnightmagic: sigh

2017-05-27T09:09:55Z

sigh

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	* Do not trust any website link given on the channel. There are many people out there trying to trick you into visiting a malicious site, or to trick you into executing viruses that are designed to search for bitcoin wallets and send the coins to the attacker. Do not click on any link unless you fully know what you are doing.		* Do not trust any website link given on the channel. There are many people out there trying to trick you into visiting a malicious site, or to trick you into executing viruses that are designed to search for bitcoin wallets and send the coins to the attacker. Do not click on any link unless you fully know what you are doing.

	* Any url might be a scam site. Therefore we do not allow url's in general. All url shortners are strictly forbidden as they are hiding the final url. Other sites might be allowed by the goodwill of the operators, but this is more an exception to the rule, and can be decided on case by case by the operators.		* Any url might be a scam site. Therefore we do not allow url's in general. All url shortners are strictly forbidden as they are hiding the final url. Other sites might be allowed by the goodwill of the operators, but this is more an exception to the rule, and can be decided on case by case by the operators. Google docs in particular are currently banned automatically by one of the bots, as they have been the source of criminal activity in the past.

	* We strive to provide high-quality information. Therefore we do not allow any advice on bad practices. For example: web wallets are insecure by design. Therefore, we will not recommend them as they are not as secure, and we will not allow other people to recommend them to anyone else. If in doubt ask an operator.		* We strive to provide high-quality information. Therefore we do not allow any advice on bad practices. For example: web wallets are insecure by design. Therefore, we will not recommend them as they are not as secure, and we will not allow other people to recommend them to anyone else. If in doubt ask an operator.