Frequently Asked Questions

1. I found this web page via a search engine and like what I see. How can I chat with you right now?
   We have a Java Chat that you can use to check us out. If you go to Chat Now, you will be able to chat with us.
2. I'm new here, what's Awesomechat about?
   We are about everything and nothing at all,come on STEP OUT OF THE BOX with us and bring your imagination.
3. I'm new to IRC is there a help channel?
   Yes there is, type /j #help and someone there will assist you.
4. Do you charge money to chat on AwesomeChat?
   Got any? Lol. No just join in the mindless actions and enjoy your stay.
5. How do I change my nick?
   Type /nick
   Example: /nick ScoobyDooWhereAreYou
6. I keep hearing people talking about channels? What the hell are channels?
   Channels are where our users meet to chat.
7. I want to join other channels, how do I do that.
   Type /j <Channel Name>example /j #AweRockRadio
   Example: /j #AweRockRadio
8. Is this the only channel on AwesomeChat? There are others? Any way of seeing what they are?
   There are many channels here at AwesomeChat. To see them type /list this will bring up the list of channels.
9. How do I register my nick?
   To register your nick you would type the following: /register <password> <e-mail𔄙>
   NOTE: You must use a valid Email address to complete the registration process.
10. How do I create and register my own channel.
    First, your nick must be registered. Please see question 9 if you do not know how to do this.
    Join the channel you wish to register.
    Type /cs register <Channel Name><Channel Description>; <Channel Password>
11. I've forgotten my channel password, what do I do?
    /cs sendpass <Channel Name> This command will send the pass to the founders email address.
12. I see these channels with ChanBot or some other bot there. I've asked around, and was told these were service bots. How can I get one of these for my channel?
    For ChanBot, you will need the assistance of an IRCop
    For other service boots, you can use Boater.
    • Type /bs list for a list of all available bots to choose from.
    • Then type /bs assign <Channel Name> <Bot Name>
    • Then type /bs help for further assistance.
13. When registering my nick, it asks for my e-mail. I don't like giving out my e-mail. What assurances do I have that this e-mail won't be given out by AwesomeChat to any Tom, Dick, or Harry?
    Your E-Mail will never be given to anyone. We only do this because of automated bots and such that register their nicks. We have had problems of spam bots trying to register their nicks. This is just one of our ways of protecting you as a chatter.
    NOTE: You must use a valid Email address to complete the registration process.
14. Yea, ok. I see you have NickServ, ChanServ, MemoServ, HostServ, BotServ, StatServ, LoveServ, and MoralServ. This don't mean twit to me for the simple reason I have no idea what they are. What the hell are they?
    NickServ is a service intended to provide a way for IRC users to ensure their identity is not compromised. The following are the commands that are provided by this service.
    ChanServ is a service that allows you to register and control various aspects of channels. ChanServ can often prevent malicious users from "taking over" channels by limiting who is allowed channel operator privileges. The following are the commands that are provided by this service.
    BotServ allows you to have a bot on your own channel. It has been created for users that can't host or configure a bot, or for use on networks that don't allow users' bot.
    MemoServ is a utility allowing IRC users to send short messages to other IRC users, whether they are online at the time or not, or to channels(*). Both the sender's nickname and the target nickname or channel must be registered in order to send a memo. The following are the commands that are provided by this service.
    HostServ is a utility allowing IRC users to have their own unique Vhost when chatting on AwesomeChat IRC Network. The following are the commands that are provided by this service.
    StatServ is a service that provides IRC statistics on your IRC network, and optionally, publish them to a web site.
    LoveServ is just a "Fun" modules for IRC networks that allow you to send poems and anonymous love letters to the ones you like!
    Morale is just a "Fun" modules for IRC networks that allow you to send poems and anonymous love letters to the ones you like!
15. I see you have a radio station how do I tune in?
    Join channel #AweRockRadio, and type -listen. Type or copy and paste the url into your media player or winamp then hit play.
16. What is an IRCop?
    An IRCop enforces network policies, rules and helps the users have and enjoyable IRC chat expierience