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gmartin 09-26-2006 07:50 PM
##slackware channel on Freenode
 
I just tried to jump on the ##slackware channel on Freenode and it says I'm banned (nick = uslacker). Anyone on this forum frequent the channnel? Any idea what's going on? (I haven't been there in months and have never said more than 10 words. I can't imagine why I'd be I'm intentionally banned).

Thanks

bl0tt0 09-26-2006 11:17 PM
were you registered on Freenode. If not, it's very possible that someone was using that nick and acting foolish on the channel. write to the ##slackware mods to see if you can get anything done about it.

stitchman 09-27-2006 04:14 AM
the bot also autobans if you try to join the channel using the root account on your box.

Michielvw 09-27-2006 06:29 AM
a quick look in the logfiles:

Quote:
[27-09-2006][01:41] >> uslacker (n=root@pool-70-110-212-10.phil.east.verizon.net) has joined ##slackware

[27-09-2006][01:41] << Kick for uslacker by slackboy from ##slackware [banned:It is very dangerous to IRC as root. Please return under a user account. You can create a user account with the adduser command. Once created, logout of root, login to your user account and return to the channel if you wish.]
1) so follow the instructions ..
2) register your nickname as outlined (see freenode website)

and you shouldn't have any problems joining ##slackware

BP

jong357 09-27-2006 09:22 AM
Hmmmm..... Doesn't kick me when I'm root... :jawa:

Michielvw 09-27-2006 09:36 AM
it would depend on how your irc client is configured. As far as I am aware the bot is programmed to kick when the username (n=root) is root or the UID of root (n=0)

which is also what the kick/ban message sais ;)

jong357 09-27-2006 10:38 AM
Ahhhh...... Gotcha'. It is pretty silly to get on IRC as root. There is a high probability of some devious types hanging about...

gmartin 09-29-2006 05:22 PM
Interesting that using x-chat that was never an issue. I tried using Konversation...

##slackware is apparently not run by libertarians.


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