Thank you for reading the rules. They are a work in progress, so please forgive us for being incomplete. If everyone follows these ettiquite guidelines while chatting, we're sure everyone will have a more enjoyable experience.

As long as there is no meeting in progress, the channel is unmoderated. This means that anyone can talk, at any time, so please treat each other with respect.

During a Meeting

There will be approxamately 10-15 minutes before the meeting begins in which anyone may speak in an unmoderated discussion. Once the Commanders call the meeting to order, however, the channel will become moderated. This means only Operators or Voiced members may send messages to the channel. If you would like to speak, simply message one of the commanders and you will be given Voice at the next opportune moment.

To ask to speak, simply type the following:

/msg NICK I'd like to speak.

Making sure you replace the word NICK with the nickname of one of the Commanders.

Raising of Hands

Often during the meeting there were will be periods where anyone present may raise their hand and wait to be recognized to speak. To do this simply type an exclamation mark: ! and then speak freely once you are called upon by the person conducting that discussion. When you have finished speaking please type: over so that we'll know you've finished.

After the meeting, the Commanders will remove the moderation and you will once again be able to talk freely.