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"Welcome. Welcome to #macheist. You have chosen, or been invited to join the most active section of the Macheist Community. I thought so much of #macheist that I elected to establish myself here, with the operator privileges so thoughtfully provided by our benefactors (Neko and DrTaru). So whether you're here to stay, or just passing through in your search for hints, welcome. Welcome to #macheist. It's smarter here."

Some members of Mac Heist started an IRC channel at irc.macnn.com.
The channel was originally started, after a discussion on the forums, by neko who managed Chanserv and op access.
The channel achieved some fame when it was linked to on the front page of macheist.com for a short period, and user numbers approached 200.
The channel has since moved to irc://irc.moofspeak.net/#macheist and Mibbit Chat is the preferred connection choice.

The IRC is unofficial as of 2/13/09

Contents 1 Rules 2 #macheist Directorate 3 #macheist operators 4 Client Specifics 4.1 MacHeist Chat 4.2 Mibbit Chat 4.3 X-Chat Aqua 4.4 Colloquy 4.5 Conversation

Rules

Failure to comply with these rules will result in a verbal warning, a kick, then a ban, in that order.
The duration of the ban is up to the person moderating at the time, all appeals should be directed to the person who handed out the ban.

1. Be respectful to Operators and other users. this means NO FLAMING
2. Do not impersonate ANYONE
3. Do NOT spread false information.
4. No discussion of illegally-downloaded goods, or "warez", will be permitted.

If you have any questions about these rules please feel free to ask an op.

#macheist Directorate

• johnred
• Kriana
• phillryu
• Scottm

#macheist operators

• DrTaru
• Gimp
• Maulsel
• neko
• nfreader
• Warbrain

Note that these are common #macheist operators. Forum moderators also have operator status.

Client Specifics

MacHeist Chat

Last year Phill and crew has provided us with a freebie app that is a direct connection to #macheist. This is no longer the preferred method but will still work if you have it.

Mibbit Chat

This is the preferred method of connecting, it is also preferred that you use the chat link at the bottom of the main macheist page.

Just enter a username, and it should connect.

X-Chat Aqua

This is the most common IRC client for mac users.

Connecting to the channel:

1. Close the server window if it opens and type in /server irc.moofspeak.net 6667
   
2. Wait for the MOTD and log-in information to finish loading and type in /join #macheist

Notes:

• Channel operators are indicated with a green orb next to their name
• Members with Voice are indicated with an amber orb
• To refresh the topic type /topic

Colloquy

Universal Binary; Easy to use IRC and SILC client for Mac OS X.

Connection Tutorial:

1. Opening the application brings up a New Connection window. Enter your nickname (or handle) in the Nickname field.
2. Make sure the Server Protocol field is set to IRC (Internet Relay Chat).
3. In the Chat Server field, type irc.moofspeak.net or choose that option from the drop-down menu. Colloquy should already have the correct port (6667) chosen by default.
4. Click Connect.
5. In the Connections window, select the irc.moofspeak.net server that you just created, and click the Join Room button at the top of the window.
6. In the menu that appears, type #macheist in the Chat Room field. After a short wait, the chat room should appear.

Conversation

Conversation is the perfect client for IRC beginners.

Connection Tutorial:

1. Opening the application brings up the Preferences window. Enter your nickname (or handle) in the Nickname field. Enter your Real Name in the Real Name Field and close the window.
2. In the Conversation Window click the + sign at the bottom to bring up the new server window.
3. Type irc.moofspeak.net and click the open dropdown and choose open.
4. It then connects to irc.moofspeak.net.
5. Once again in the conversation window click the + at the bottom.
6. Type in macheist in the box at the bottom and choose open like before.
7. Welcome to the chat! People with red heads next to their names are Operators. People with green heads have Voice. People with grey heads are regular users.