Some channels might prefer to voice all users that join a chat or only voice registered users that join. Auto-vocing only registered users maybe an affective way to manage your chat if you want to keep your channel moderated and prevent anonymous trolls from causing trouble. Other channels will auto-voice everyone and then devoice trouble [...]
If you know about a child who is in immediate danger, risk or you require an urgent response, you must call your local police or law enforcement agency. If someone on WyldRyde should start to make you or someone else you know feel uncomfortable and you suspect they could be a predator please contact a [...]
All IRC networks have a limit on the maximum number of bans that a channel may have in place at any given time. Most networks, including WyldRyde, have this limit set at 60 bans or 2,048 bytes, whichever is reached first. This limit is in place to ensure the stable performance of the network during [...]
All the configuration options for BotServ bots are available on our BotServ Commands page. We strongly recommend that you don’t use the BotServ Kick options as it ultimately stifles conversation and can have a detrimental effect on new channels.
Here is how you may become a trusted (voiced) user AND keep it: Contribute with meaningful and intelligent conversation when the channel is not moderated. Always follow WyldRyde’s Terms of Service and these additional rules: Don’t be abusive or personally attack anyone. Don’t post off topic links. Don’t repeat yourself. Don’t talk in caps. Don’t [...]
Everyone should register their nickname on WyldRyde to prevent others from using it. Once your nick is registered, you can use the SET and ACCESS commands to configure your nick’s settings as you like them. Besides its an easy process and is completely free. To register type the following command in the STATUS screen of [...]
Have you heard the term Botnet and wondered what it means? Botnets are made up of large amounts of computers that have been infected with a virus or Trojan and gives some control of the computer to a “botherder,” “botmaster,” or “botneter.” This person can silently use the computer for illegal purposes such as hosting [...]
Yes! WyldRyde can host a chat for you if you’re organizing a conference or other event that will have many attendees connected to a wired or wireless internet connection. For example, WyldRyde has hosted chats for the wildly popular Gnomedex conference, Northern Voice, and many Ustream.TV events. You may use our free Flash Chat on [...]
Chris Pirillo was asked, “How safe is the chat room?” so he posted the following video and an accompanying article to explain safety and security on IRC. Chris wrote after recording the video: When you’re on IRC, you’re as secure as you want to be. Don’t give out any personal information you don’t want others [...]
