Channel moderation

A walkthrough of moderation actions and channel modes.

Moderation and configuration is done primarily via modes. Modes can be edited by the channel owner and channel operators. Operators are explained further down on the page.

Moderation actions

There are some direct actions that can be taken by operators:

• Kicking – An operator can kick another user via the user interface or via the /kick connId command, where connId is the user's connection id. Requires operator permissions.

• Deleting messages – Channel owners, super operators and full operators can delete messages from anyone of lower rank than themselves.

Modes

Modes can be thought of as channel settings, allowing a channel owner to manage access, visibility, operator permissions and other parameters.

Editing modes

A mode is set via the /mode command.

For instance, to edit the channel topic:

• Set a topic: /mode +t Talk about dogs!

• Change topic: /mode +t Talk about dinosaurs!

• Remove the topic: /mode -t

Or, to manage manage the invite list (where user refers to a user's full tripcode):

• Enable invite-only mode: /mode +i

• Disable invite-only mode: /mode -i

• Invite a user: /mode +I user

• Uninvite a user: /mode -I user

Access levels

Mode	Parameter	Description	Symbol	Restrictions
q	user id	Channel owner.	~
a	user id	Super operator.	&	+q
o	user id	Full operator.	@	+a or higher
h	user id	Half operator.	%	+o or higher
v	user id	Voiced operator.	+	+o or higher

List modes

These modes are called list modes because there may exist several entries per mode.

Mode	Parameter	Description	Restrictions
b	message id	Ban. Prevents a user from joining.	+o or higher
I	user id	Invite exemption. Exempted users can join a channel in +i mode.	+o or higher
K	text	Key. Needed in order to join a channel in +k mode, unless invited.	+o or higher

Configuration modes

Mode	Parameter	Description	Restrictions
i		Invite only. Only users on the invite list can join.	+a or higher
k		Key protection. Users must supply a key to join.	+a or higher
l	number	Join limit. No more than l users may join, unless +q or +I.	+a or higher
L	number	Message limit. Limit how many past messages are stored.	+a or higher
m		Moderated. Only +v or higher may speak.	+a or higher
n	text	Change the channel's name.	+a or higher
s		Secret. The channel will not show up in the channel list.	+a or higher
T		Topic limit. Only users of level +o or higher may set topic.	+a or higher
t	text	Topic. A short description or subject of the channel.	+h or higher

Modes set by the server

Mode	Parameter	Description	Restrictions
H		History. The server keeps a a chat log which clients can fetch.	Server admin.
O		Official.	Server admin.
P		Permanent. The channel will not be deleted when it goes empty.	Server admin.

Quick overview