Sha'tar IRC Channel

We now have a very quiet irc channel, currently maintained by Dalvoron.
To access it and chat with others, simply point your irc client toward irc.quakenet.org:6667 and join channel #theshatar or use Website Applet.
=What is IRC?=
IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat. IRC is a multi-user chat system, where people meet on "channels" (rooms, virtual places, usually with a certain topic of conversation) to talk in groups, or privately. There is no restriction to the number of people that can participate in a given discussion, or the number of channels that can be formed on IRC.
=How Do I Connect=
To connect to IRC server you need to use a chat applet which points to the server you want or to download a client software. In case of the latter, use the following data for creating connection.
Server: irc.quakenet.org:6667
Channel: #theshatar
Quick Link: irc://irc.quakenet.org:6667/#theshatar
==IRC Clients==
IRC clients are additional pieces of software installed locally on your PC. Thanks to this, you will not need to rely on website applet to be able to chat. Download any of the mentioned clients and install them to chat.
The most popular and well known IRC client is mIRC for Windows, and Colloquy for Mac OSX. Clients such as Pidgin Instant Messenger allow the user to connect to IRC, as well as many other IM networks (Windows Live, GoogleTalk etc.).
As for linux users, Pidgin Internet Messenger, Empathy , and Kopete (requires plugin) are easy tools for connecting to IRC, as well as many other various chatting networks. Alternatively Irssi is a good shot if you prefer text based app. Each of these Linux clients are free software . That's free like in 'free speech', not 'free beer'. Though they're all free of charge also :)
For a list of IRC clients and comparison, visit Comparison of IRC clients wikipedia page.
==Website Applets==
Using IRC Website applets you need not to rely on installing anything on your PC. You can simply open it in your internet browser and start chatting without worrying to configure anything.
To start chatting straight away, simply open either this or this! Just type your preferred nickname and click connect (don't change the channel).
You can also connect via the applet on the Gnomeregan Tourism Board homepage.
=Rules/Behaviour=
IRC is a place to chat, but where are people, there is behaviour and it varies from person to person. While the channel operators will try to maintain order, one still can get offended. During your presence on our IRC channel, please respect others and follow the rules of Netiquette.
If you feel that you can be easily offended, remember that you don't have to go there.
The channel is realm-based, and is not specifically related to any particular group on the realm. You do not have to be Alliance / Horde, roleplayer / non-roleplayer, raider / non-raider etc. As such, the chat is not limited in content, aside from good Netiquette. You should try to avoid the following:
*Spamming.
*Flaming.
*ALLCAPS.
*Harsh language (swearing, and -isms)
*Controversial matters.
=Why Quakenet?=
While the founder of channel prefers other networks, a lot of other realms use quakenet. Thanks to this, other people can use multiple channels to find us and stay in touch.
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