The ShadowWorld Internet Relay Chat Network Message of the Day ____ _ _ __ __ _ _ / ___|| |__ __ _ __| | _____ _\ \ / /__ _ __| | __| | \___ \| '_ \ / _` |/ _` |/ _ \ \ /\ / /\ \ /\ / / _ \| '__| |/ _` | ___) | | | | (_| | (_| | (_) \ V V / \ V V / (_) | | | | (_| | |____/|_| |_|\__,_|\__,_|\___/ \_/\_/ \_/\_/ \___/|_| |_|\__,_| Last Updated: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 14:45 EST ############################################################################## ############################################################################## This is the ShadowWorld IRC Network Message of the Day (NetMOTD) If you are new to ShadowWorld, or wish to stay informed of network policies, announcements, and other important information, please check this file regularly for updates: http://www.ShadowWorld.Net/netmotd.txt ############################################################################## Recent Changes [ 07/09/02 - 14:45 EST ] Updated server/staff lists. ------------------------ [ 04/10/02 - 06:10 EST ] Updated server/staff lists. ------------------------ [ 03/22/02 - 03:08 EST ] Updated server/staff lists. ------------------------ [ 03/14/02 - 15:11 EST ] Updated server/staff lists. ------------------------ [ 02/21/02 - 20:20 EST ] Updated server/staff lists, warez policy made more clear due to some alleged misunderstandings. ------------------------ The purpose of this file is to provide a single, authoritative source of news, policy updates, and other important information for all of ShadowWorld's users. We also want to make our users aware of as much information about our network as we can, without flooding them with a traditional MOTD file of this size. In case of conflict between this network MOTD and a ShadowWorld IRC server's MOTD file, this file will take precedence unless otherwise noted. If in doubt, contact the ShadowWorld Network Administration by e-mail at: netadmin@ShadowWorld.Net Updates will be posted only AS NEEDED, with the latest information announced at the beginning of this file. As such, this file may go days, weeks, or even months between updates, or may be updated daily, depending on the need. The revision date located at the beginning of this file will always be updated when this file is changed in any way. The Network rules of usage (AUP) and a listing of contact e-mail addresses, URLs, and other information can be found at the end of this file. This file will always be posted in .txt format to ensure compatibility with all web browsers on all operating systems. This file has been formatted to display correctly on terminal windows with a minimum 80-character width. It is best viewed in terminal or system fonts. If you have any questions about the ShadowWorld Network MOTD, please contact the NetMOTD maintainer, DAEMON, by e-mail: daemon@ShadowWorld.Net ############################################################################## The ShadowWorld IRC Network Rules of Usage (Acceptable Use Policy - AUP) [1] Do Not flood or waste bandwidth in any manner. [2] Do Not harass other users or network staff. [3] Do Not abuse or misuse our servers or network services in any way. [4] Channel and nickname takeover attempts will not be tolerated. [5] No unsolicited advertising (spam) of any kind. This includes joining channels and displaying URLs, setting visible channel topics which advertise other IRC networks, and using /notice, /msg, or /invite to advertise any product or service. Spamming FOR this network on OTHER networks is also strictly forbidden by this network's policies, as is spamming other users in an attempt to get them to join a channel. Spam complaints will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Advertising or spamming may result in an AKill (network-wide ban) on your domain. [6] Only 1 (one) bot/clone per user. More than one bot/clone per user will be considered "cloning" and will be dealt with per Network policy. If you wish to run multiple bots for a specific purpose, you MUST contact the administrator of the server you wish to use, or the Network Administrators, and get permission BEFORE connecting bots to any server. [7] No sub7 client connections, or any other exploit or backdoor clients. [8] Connections from open proxies (ie: unsecured Wingates) will be refused. [9] Denial of service activities of any kind will not be tolerated. This includes flooding user connections, nukes, exploits in operating systems or IRC clients, and any other activity which denies others the unhindered use of this network, its servers and services in any way. [10] All users engaged in file trading of any kind are responsible for ensuring their own compliance with all applicable copyright laws. We will Akill warez traders, and permanently forbid any channels which are being used for warez activities in any manner. This includes advertising warez ftp and web sites in channel topics, and operating file servers which advertise or contain warez files. ShadowWorld does not accept any responsibility for monitoring file transfers between users, nor will we accept the responsibility for investigating beyond a cursory means the legal right of users to trade specific files. This also applies to mp3, avi and other types of multimedia files. If a file appears to be something commonly associated with a known copyrighted software package, we will consider this prima facie evidence of warez and act accordingly. If you want to trade software illegally, use someone else's network. Just in case this isn't clear enough: NO WAREZ [11] No child pornography, rape or bestiality channels or file trading. While Network staff cannot monitor most private file transfers, any evidence of such material being traded by users on ShadowWorld will result in an immediate Akill (global kline) for all users involved. [12] No illegal activities of any kind will be condoned by this network. ShadowWorld will fully cooperate in the prosecution of any person using any part of our network in the commission of criminal activity. [13] ShadowWorld is an "all ages" IRC Network. All channels with offensive names or topics (sexually explicit, containing profanity, or otherwise reasonably likely to be widely offensive) MUST be set /mode +s (secret) or they will be changed/removed by Network staff without warning. Channel owners are responsible for the activities occurring in their channels, including the actions of those they have given operator status. Please keep this in mind when choosing your channel operators, as their actions may result in your channel being the focus of attention in any violation of network policies. Similarly, anyone who has used the current founder password to identify as the founder of a channel, unless there is evidence of a takeover situation, will be considered the channel founder by network staff, and may adversely affect your channel. Please choose wisely when distributing the founder password to your channel. [14] Do not request O:lines or ask to be made an IRC Operator. ShadowWorld has a strict hiring policy for network staff, and will only initiate the hiring process upon invitation, NEVER by request. This policy will not be waived for anyone, so please do not waste your time. Similarly, channel operator status on #shadow is reserved solely for network staff members and will never be granted upon request. [15] ShadowWorld reserves the right to deny all access to this network and any of its resources to any person, for any reason we deem to be legitimate and necessary, without warning. We provide this service to you for free. Therefore, your ability to use this network is a privilege, not a right, and that privilege may be revoked at our discrection. Failure to comply with these rules of usage will result in action by Network staff, up to and including a kline or Akill on your user@host or domain. For situations involving potential illegal activities, ShadowWorld may contact the appropriate law enforcement authorities to initiate a criminal investigation. ShadowWorld staff CANNOT become involved in private channel disputes of any kind. Operation and control of privately owned channels is entirely in the hands of that channel's founder and anyone whom they allow to have op status. Similarly, each channel may set its own rules of acceptable conduct as it sees fit, as long as those rules are not more lenient than, and do not advocate violation of, any Network policies. ShadowWorld also CANNOT intercede if you neglect to properly register your nickname and/or channel, and someone else "steals" it. This also applies to nicknames and channels which the previous owner has allowed to expire. If it's that important to you, make sure it is registered and used on a regular basis (once per month minimum). Unless a known database error has occurred, the nickname and channel registration information contained in our databases will be presumed to be correct when mediating any dispute. ShadowWorld has several types of automated security in place on its servers and services. As such, akills for some instances of cloning and flooding, and all akills for open proxy connections are placed automatically. If you cannot connect to ShadowWorld due to an akill for one of these reasons, and either you did nothing wrong or you fixed the problem and wish to reconnect, please contact us by e-mail at: kline@ShadowWorld.Net. Additional rules may be in place on individual servers; please check the MOTD for the server you are using by typing "/motd" for server-specific rules, administrative contacts, and additional information for that server. By using any part of the ShadowWorld IRC Network, you agree that ShadowWorld has NO LIABILITY for any of the content that any users transmit over its servers. This includes the content of private and channel messages, channel names and topics, and all files traded between users. You also agree that ShadowWorld is not responsible for any user(s) "annoying" other users. If you feel that you are being unreasonably harassed by another user, you have already taken all steps available to you to solve the situation yourself, and are unable to resolve the issue, you may contact the Grievances Administrator as explained below to file a complaint. Please be sure to save all log files pertaining to the incident you are reporting; logs from multiple persons are especially helpful. Be aware that in case of conflicting IRC logs, or if ShadowWorld deems there is insufficient evidence to warrant taking action on a complaint, ShadowWorld may choose not to take any action at that time. The main reason for this is due to the ease with which IRC logs can be fabricated; you would not want us to believe the other user based on their logs, and we have no way of knowing which person is being honest. ShadowWorld has sole authority in deciding if circumstances constitute a violation of these rules of usage. If you feel a mistake has been made, or wish to formally dispute a staff member's decision, you must retain logs of the incident if at all possible, and e-mail the Grievances Administrator at: abuse@ShadowWorld.Net or fill out a Grievance Report form on our website at: http://www.ShadowWorld.Net/rules.htm Your use of the ShadowWorld IRC Network in any manner affirms your awareness, understanding, and agreement to comply with all rules of usage stated above. Failure to comply with the rules of usage, network policies, or directives given by ShadowWorld staff members may result in the denial of your use of this network. If you do not agree to abide by ShadowWorld's rules and policies you must immediately discontinue your use of this network in any manner. If you have any questions about these rules of usage, please contact Network Administration by e-mail at: netadmin@ShadowWorld.Net. ############################################################################## ShadowWorld Server Listing and Aliases Server Name IP Address Location ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pluto.WA.US.ShadowWorld.Net 65.171.196.13 Seattle, Washington, USA Eclipse.CT.US.ShadowWorld.Net 216.153.218.120 Hamden, Connecticut, USA Aurora.NJ.US.ShadowWord.Net 209.123.165.169 Parsippany New Jersey USA Galaxy.IL.US.ShadowWorld.Net 206.26.221.60 Elmwood, Illinois, USA Collective.NC.US.ShadowWorld.Net 208.239.70.170 Lumberton N. Carolina USA Trinity.CA.US.ShadowWorld.Net 209.107.130.4 Fresno, California, USA Nezzwerk.WA.UK.ShadowWorld.Net 217.10.143.206 Warwickshire, England You may also use one or more of the following to connect to a server that is near your geographic location: US.ShadowWorld.Net North American Users UK.ShadowWorld.Net United Kingdom Users EU.ShadowWorld.Net Other European Users IRC.ShadowWorld.Net Random ShadowWorld Server (Global) ############################################################################## ShadowWorld Network Staff Info Nickname Status Assigned Server ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DAEMON Network Admin, Server Admin, Services Root Eclipse/Trinity Spottie Network Admin, Server Admin, Services Root Pluto Ali-Sama Global IRC Operator, Services Operator Eclipse bdm Local IRC Operator Eclipse BigB Server Admin, Services Operator Galaxy cknight^ Server Admin, Services Operator Collective DarkFalcon Server Co-Admin, Services Operator Collective kenny Server Admin, Services Operator Aurora Matt Network Sponsor Pluto MongolEmpire Global IRC Operator, Services Operator Galaxy poodle Global IRC Operator, Services Operator Pluto Quokka Server Co-Admin, Services Operator Aurora sevenn Server Admin, Services Operator Nezzwerk ############################################################################## Additional Resources ShadowWorld Website: http://www.ShadowWorld.Net General Help: help@ShadowWorld.Net Connection problems: connect@ShadowWorld.Net IRC client software help: support@ShadowWorld.Net Chanserv/Nickserv help: services@ShadowWorld.Net Report spam (advertisers): nospam@ShadowWorld.Net Complaints/abuse reports: abuse@ShadowWorld.Net K-line/Akill issues: kline@ShadowWorld.Net Website issues: webmaster@ShadowWorld.Net Network Administration: netadmin@ShadowWorld.Net Comments/suggestions: comments@ShadowWorld.Net All other correspondence: info@ShadowWorld.Net ############################################################################## ############################################################################## EOF