Channels & Moderation

Join / Leave Channel

/join #raum
/part #raum

Set Topic

/topic #raum Neues Thema hier

If +t is set, only by operators.

Moderate Users

/mode #raum +o nick   (Op vergeben)
/mode #raum -o nick   (Op entziehen)
/mode #raum +v nick   (Voice vergeben)
/mode #raum -v nick   (Voice entziehen)

Kick / Ban

/kick #raum nick [grund]
/mode #raum +b nick!ident@host
/mode #raum +e nick!ident@host  (Ban-Ausnahme)

Flood / Protection

/mode #raum +j 3:10   (max 3 joins in 10s)
/mode #raum +i       (Invite only)
/mode #raum +m       (Moderiert)
/mode #raum +n       (Keine externen Nachrichten)

Forwarding & Key

/mode #raum +L #andererraum
/mode #raum +k geheim

Channel Hierarchy

Mode	Prefix	Role	Description
+q	~	Owner	Full control
+a	&	Admin	Extended management
+o	@	Operator	Moderation & user rights
+h	%	Half-Op	Limited moderation
+v	+	Voice	May speak in +m

Channel Security & Takeover Prevention

Register your account and always authenticate early (prefer SASL) to avoid impersonation.
Use +i (invite only) temporarily while rebuilding ops if a takeover is suspected.
Apply +r/+R modes to restrict access to authenticated users where appropriate.
Grant operator or admin status only to trusted, active users – audit the list regularly.
Rotate sensitive bot/service passwords and remove unused bots quickly.

Channel Lifecycle & Persistence

Unoccupied channels can be recreated by anyone – keep at least one active authenticated operator present.
Document channel purpose (+k/+i reasons, topic policies) for new staff members.
Back up (copy) important topics / ban lists locally in case of accidental resets.
Use +j join-flood, +n no external messages, +m or +M moderation strategically during events.
Avoid permanent +k (channel key) unless absolutely needed; rotate it if leaked.

Best Practices

Keep the topic clear: first line purpose, second line rules/links.
Respond to spam with quiet moderation (+m/+M) instead of escalating conflicts.
Encourage registration so users keep their nick and can receive cloaks/vHosts.
Publish a short rules URL instead of filling the topic with every rule.
Automate routine tasks (greetings, ban patterns) carefully to avoid false positives.