Network Rules

Preamble

Operators consider these rules approved by all and never give the benefit of the doubt in the sanctions they are led to take against certain users.

Fantasya is a free real-time IRC (Internet Relay Chat) dialogue network. Having no profit motive, the Fantasya.org network's sole purpose is to constitute a chat network that is as pleasant as it is popular. The network administrators are above all passionate people who voluntarily commit to doing their best to develop and manage the network as efficiently as possible.

Connection

Any connection to our IRC network generates port scans of your computer by our security systems. These systems aim to protect the network against possible attacks without your knowledge, and thus protect you. If you do not wish your ports to be checked, please do not connect to our network: this process is mandatory and automatic.

To connect, there are 2 different ways:

  • either through the site's applet: tchat.fantasya.org
  • or through an IRC client. Server: irc.fantasya.org port: 6697 (TLS)

note that with the latter you will be automatically switched to a functioning server.

Rules to Follow

  • Consulting, displaying, downloading, or transmitting any content that would be contrary to applicable law is prohibited.
  • Downloading, sending, or transmitting via IRC or any other means any illegal, harmful, hateful, racist, fascist, homophobic, threatening, abusive, defamatory content, constituting harassment, disrespectful of others' privacy, or otherwise reprehensible is prohibited.
  • Copyright and intellectual property rights, as well as trademarks, must be respected.
  • SPAM or advertising in general is strictly prohibited.
  • Flooding is prohibited.
  • Nickname and channel theft are prohibited.
  • Any identity impersonation will be sanctioned.
  • Hacking attempts are prohibited.
  • Circumventing sanctions is prohibited.
  • Disclosure of private information such as postal addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses is prohibited on public channels. Please respect the confidentiality of personal and nominative information.
  • Public file servers are prohibited.
  • Maximum 3 IRC sessions on our network.
  • Maximum 20 channels per person, 1 nick group per person, and 16 nicks per group.
  • Sharing nicks and groups between different individuals is strongly discouraged. In case of problems, we will not act if you voluntarily gave your password: it must absolutely remain private and secret. We remind you that our services are free and that we cannot allow our users to overload them unnecessarily, or practice cybersquatting. Such selfish and abusive practices will be sanctioned.

Operators Charter

Administrators – IRCops: These are network operators who ensure compliance with this charter and network stability, as well as prevent possible attacks.

Avoid as much as possible contacting IRCops and net-administrators via PM except for serious problems or complaints.

In Case of Problems

Not retaliating is the basic rule. Don't break the Netiquette in turn: you'll only make the situation worse. If during a dispute between two people, they have both broken the Netiquette, they will be sanctioned. In case of problems, there is only one thing to do: explain your problem on #help (several staff members are present, including IRCops, they will listen to you attentively.

In case of complaint, please express yourself clearly, succinctly, and courteously. You can send logs to prove your statements, but please select the useful portions. In general, make sure your request can be processed quickly. Be efficient, and we will be too.

Remember that we will not intervene on personal channels: if you were unfairly kicked from an unofficial channel, we can't do anything about it, the channel owner can conduct the policy they desire (except non-compliance with our Netiquette). So send your complaints directly to the channel owner in question. Or stop frequenting this channel, many channels are available on FANTASYA, take advantage of it! :-)

We remind you however that channel founders must ensure that our Netiquette is respected on their channel: you are responsible for your channel. In case of serious violation of the Netiquette, your channel may be prohibited and blocked.

Recommendations

  • Be on your guard in case of meetings or appointments. People are often completely different on IRC and in reality. If you want to meet someone, choose a public place where you are not alone. If you are minors, never meet someone without your parents (or guardians)!
  • Put things in perspective! Don't forget that it's just real-time dialogue. It's virtual
  • Take breaks often, clear your mind: IRC abuse is harmful to health (like any abuse!). When you are angry or when things are not going well, sometimes the ideal is to disconnect and think about something else.