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Many IRC Networks these days have services to help users. StarWars-IRC is no exception. We currently have ChanServ, NickServ, MemoServ, OperServ, StatServ, HelpServ, IMServ, and Scanner. The first six services are part of a package called "IRC Services". Below is a more detailed description of each and exactly what function(s) they perform. |
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ChanServ - Channel Services The Channel Services Bot, or ChanServ, helps maintain channel integrity by keeping op lists, ban lists, etc. It helps keep topics in place and allows a person to "own" a channel. |
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NickServ - Nickname Management The Nickname Registration Bot, NickServ, works hand-in-hand with ChanServ to register and maintain Nicknames for individual users. It allows you to keep control of your nick even when you aren't online. It also provides ChanServ with any easy and efficient way of verifying who you are and if you are allowed access in specific channels. |
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MemoServ - Offline Communication Services MemoServ, the Memo Transmission Service, also works with NickServ. It allows users to leave small notes for other users who aren't currently on line. This provides a simple, effective way to inform other users of important events happening on IRC without going through the pain of writing an e-mail message and sending it. |
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OperServ - IRC Operator Services Our Oper Service Bot, OperServ, helps make IRC Operators' lives easier by automating some of the management commands. It also allows us to establish Global K-Lines, or A-Kills that ban a user from the entire net in the event that they become troublesome. |
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StatServ & HelpServ - Network Statistics & Assistance Finally, we also have StatServ and HelpServ bots. StatServ provides statistical information regarding the net, and HelpServ (while not yet fully implemented) provides general help and answers to users frequent questions. |
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IMServ - Instant Messenger <-> IRC Interface IMServ is the latest version of something we implemented on the network quite some time ago, AIMServ. At this point in time it does the same thing as the original, allows you to access your AOL Instant Messenger buddy list on IRC. It invites you to join a private room where you can then interact with individual buddies on your list. In the future more features, such as ICQ support, may be added. Regardless, for more information simply come on the network and "/msg imserv help". |
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Scanner - Blitzed Open Proxy Monitor Scanner is yet another addition to the network. In order to reduce the number of attacks against the network, we found it necessary to (like almost all other IRC networks) implement some form of open proxy scanning. As such we modified BOPM to work with UnrealIRCd. It works quite well and nails just about all open proxies that connect to the network. If you're having issues with the scanner (ie, you were zlined by it), don't hesitate to email kline@starwars-irc.net for more information. |
