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When we logged into FilkNet org in need of cheer and chat
We didn't know that that's where all the filkers hung their hat
We came to trade our porno and set up a warez site
The filkers all were techies and they knew the way to fight

Now we're banned from FilkNet, every one
Banned from FilkNet 'cause the admin just want fun
They won't put up with all the junk that ruined IRC
And that is just the way it's gonna be

Rob Wynne

FilkNet is intended to be a fun network, and on the whole we'd rather not have a long list of thou-shalt-not's. However, experience adminning and using other networks suggests that some rules are necessary in order to allow us to deal swiftly with unwelcome outsiders.

Be aware that FilkNet is not a democracy. It's a benevolent dictatorship. B-)

These rules are as follows:

• No open proxies: we have a bot, SocksCleaner, which will scan your machine once when you connect to see if you are running an insecure SOCKS proxy. If you are, your client will be /kill-ed. The reason? IRCing on an insecure SOCKS proxy is a woefully common cracker trick: if you are a legitimate user, it's in your interest to secure your proxy anyway, so crackers and other kiddies can't misuse your machine. [This scan will originate from sotalin.altrion.org, targetted at port 1080 on your machine: it is NOT a breakin attempt, merely a security measure.] If you need to learn how to secure your system, ask the admin.
• No mass advertising: if you flood everyone with a /msg or /notice, you will be /kill-ed, and /kline-ed for any repeat offence.
• No porn, warez or pirate MP3's: channels which clearly advertise any of the above will be shut down. Users who persist in breaking this rule will be /kill-ed, and /kline-ed for any repeat offence.
• No denial-of-service, harassment or abusive behaviour: ping/CTCP flooding of users, harassment by public or private means, or any other abuse of the network or its users will result in the offender being /kill-ed, and /kline-ed for any repeat offence.