IRC

<KekS>
what were you looking for?

<Shashank>
i dunno how this irc thing works dude !!!

<Shashank>
i need help understanding this irc.......

<Shashank>
and when i finally connect to anyroom full a lackeys, it comes with a message saying this room is moderated, signup with blah blah first

<KekS>
theres servers connected to each other forming a network - you connect to one of them and join channels in which people are and chat :D

<KekS>
channels have modes like +m which doesn't allow people without voice/op to talk

<KekS>
or +M which means you'll have to be authed with the servicebot of this network -> Q

<KekS>
You can´t REGISTER nicknames on QuakeNet - you can AUTH with Q (the Main Servicebot on QuakeNet). You might also want to read the FAQ ( http://www.quakenet.org/faq/faq.php?c=1&f=51#51 ) before using /msg Q hello your@email your@email

<KekS>
:D

<Shashank>
alright.but i filled up the thing in the same format and the bots started showing all sortsa errors.....dunno whats the deal

<Shashank>
do i have to sign up on some sites?

<Shashank>
to enter their irc channels?

<KekS>
nope some channels are just invite only (+i) or password protected (+k) or you have to be registered which means you have to be authed with Q to join (+r)

 

This was a conversation I had with a pretty helpful mod at #idsoftware...it helped me a lot....hope will help you too....peace