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	As per our network policy, and as allowed by United States law, our system does scanning for open (unsafe) proxies to ensure both your security as well as the security of our users. If one is found on your IP, you will be automatically banned. If this happens to you, you will see the ban message mentioning something along the lines of "insecure open proxy on your IP". If this is the case, you'll need to address the problem before appealing your ban - ensure you are not running any software that is openly allowing anyone to proxy through it, and be sure that you yourself are not using an open proxy anywhere on your system. Once you have ensured these things, you may appeal, but be aware we will be checking your IP upon appeal to ensure the problem has indeed been corrected.		As per our network policy, and as allowed by United States law, our system does scanning for open (unsafe) proxies to ensure both your security as well as the security of our users. If one is found on your IP, you will be automatically banned. If this happens to you, you will see the ban message mentioning something along the lines of "insecure open proxy on your IP". If this is the case, you'll need to address the problem before appealing your ban - ensure you are not running any software that is openly allowing anyone to proxy through it, and be sure that you yourself are not using an open proxy anywhere on your system. Once you have ensured these things, you may appeal, but be aware we will be checking your IP upon appeal to ensure the problem has indeed been corrected.
	====Blacklist detections====		====Blacklist detections====
	In addition to checking for open proxies, we also look your IP address up on numerous blacklists. If your IP is found on one of these blacklists, you will be automatically banned. The ban message ~~WILL mention~~ the specific blacklist your IP is listed on - you will need to go there to find out why you were listed, which should help you find and fix the problem. The link to each blacklist will be in the ban message, use that link to see more information on your detection. Appeals for these types of bans will only be accepted after you have (a) addressed the issue that got you listed + (b) you have requested delisting AND they have accepted your request to delist + (c) have waited at least 24 hours after requesting delisting.		In addition to checking for open proxies, we also look your IP address up on numerous blacklists. If your IP is found on one of these blacklists, you will be automatically banned. '''PLEASE NOTE this is not necessarily to say you yourself did anything bad - because of the way DNS blacklists work it's possible the IP you use was listed in one of these by a previous user who had your IP, and thus you simply got unlucky. <u>With that said</u>, you will need to still check the relevant blacklist page to figure out the issue. '''The ban message for an automated blacklist detection will always start with "Access Denied" along with the IP in question and a URL to the specific blacklist your IP is listed on - you will need to go there to find out why you were listed, which should help you find and fix the problem. The link to each blacklist will be in the ban message, use that link to see more information on your detection. Appeals for these types of bans will only be accepted after you have (a) addressed the issue that got you listed + (b) you have requested delisting AND they have accepted your request to delist + (c) have waited at least 24 hours after requesting delisting.

	IT IS POSSIBLE that your IP ends up listed on more than one of the blacklists we use at the same time. If this is the case you will need to address ALL active listings before requesting an appeal.		IT IS POSSIBLE that your IP ends up listed on more than one of the blacklists we use at the same time. If this is the case you will need to address ALL active listings before requesting an appeal.

	====Tor detections====		====Tor detections====
	The Xertion IRC Network DOES '''NOT''' permit use of Tor anywhere on the network. While we do support the idea of anonymity and privacy online, we were forced to enact this policy due to extremely large amounts of abuse from malicious actors and other unsavory types. Tor exit nodes are banned upon sight - these '''CANNOT''' be appealed, no exceptions. You will have to either stop using Tor entirely while you are on IRC, or use a legitimate and trustworthy paid VPN service (preferred). This restriction DOES NOT APPLY to Tor relays - feel free to contribute your connection to the Tor network as a relay. Tor exit nodes with exit policies that allow connection to IRC are PROHIBITED.		The Xertion IRC Network DOES '''NOT''' permit use of Tor anywhere on the network. While we do support the idea of anonymity and privacy online, we were forced to enact this policy due to extremely large amounts of abuse from malicious actors and other unsavory types. Tor exit nodes are banned upon sight - these '''CANNOT''' be appealed, no exceptions. You will have to either stop using Tor entirely while you are on IRC, or use a legitimate and trustworthy paid VPN service (preferred). This restriction DOES NOT APPLY to Tor relays - feel free to contribute your connection to the Tor network as a relay. Tor exit nodes with exit policies that allow connection to IRC are PROHIBITED.

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	===<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BSNL INDIA USERS - PLEASE READ FIRST!</span><br />===		===<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BSNL INDIA USERS - PLEASE READ FIRST!</span><br />===
	<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">Due to known reliability and connectivity issues for most BSNL users in India when connecting to Xertion's US servers, we have opted to disallow BSNL customers from connecting to any of Xertion's US servers. These are not true "bans" in the sense of someone doing anything "wrong", but more that we lack a better mechanism to deal with the issue on our end. If you use BSNL as your provider, PLEASE connect to''' [ircs://irc.ap.xertion.org irc.ap.xertion.org] '''which may give you better connectivity. Or, alternatively, you can connect to a Xertion EU server by directing your IRC client to connect to''' [ircs://irc.eu.xertion.org irc.eu.xertion.org] '''. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes you. <u>'''''PLEASE NOTE THAT, OBVIOUSLY, THIS RESTRICTION HAS ONLY BEEN PLACED ON US-BASED SERVERS! YOU CAN FREELY CONNECT TO ANY XERTION SERVER IN THE EU OR ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONS!'''''</u></span>		<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">Due to known reliability and connectivity issues for most BSNL users in India when connecting to Xertion's US servers, we have opted to disallow BSNL customers from connecting to any of Xertion's US servers. These are not true "bans" in the sense of someone doing anything "wrong", but more that we lack a better mechanism to deal with the issue on our end. If you use BSNL as your provider, PLEASE connect to''' [ircs://irc.ap.xertion.org irc.ap.xertion.org] '''which may give you better connectivity. Or, alternatively, you can connect to a Xertion EU server by directing your IRC client to connect to''' [ircs://irc.eu.xertion.org irc.eu.xertion.org] '''. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes you. <u>'''''PLEASE NOTE THAT, OBVIOUSLY, THIS RESTRICTION HAS ONLY BEEN PLACED ON US-BASED SERVERS! YOU CAN FREELY CONNECT TO ANY XERTION SERVER IN THE EU OR ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONS!'''''</u></span>
	===Introduction===		===Introduction<br />===
	~~<br />~~Any full Global Operator or higher on the network is permitted to add and remove bans as they see fit. If you find yourself in the situation that you are banned from the network, you are not to connect to the network in order to appeal your ban - this would constitute ban evasion, which could be met with increased ban time. Instead, follow our appeals process to correctly appeal a ban.		Any full Global Operator or higher on the network is permitted to add and remove bans as they see fit. If you find yourself in the situation that you are banned from the network, you are not to connect to the network in order to appeal your ban - this would constitute ban evasion, which could be met with increased ban time. Instead, follow our appeals process to correctly appeal a ban.

	===Appealing a network ban===		===Appealing a network ban===
	In most cases, it is possible for you to appeal a ban. You will need to send an email to [mailto:admin@xertion.org admin@xertion.org]<br /> with your ban message and an explanation as to why you believe that you should be unbanned. Network staff will debate your appeal request and will return a decision by email. If it is decided to accept your appeal, your ban will be removed and you can then connect to the network again. '''However, if the response is no, then you are not to connect to the network until the ban expires on its own.''' Filing repeated appeals after this point will likely result in your ban time being extended. '''When we say no, we mean no, and that's the end of it'''.		In most cases, it is possible for you to appeal a ban. You will need to send an email to [mailto:admin@xertion.org admin@xertion.org]<br /> with your ban message and an explanation as to why you believe that you should be unbanned. Network staff will debate your appeal request and will return a decision by email. If it is decided to accept your appeal, your ban will be removed and you can then connect to the network again. '''However, if the response is no, then you are not to connect to the network until the ban expires on its own.''' Filing repeated appeals after this point will likely result in your ban time being extended. '''When we say no, we mean no, and that's the end of it'''.

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2020-01-25T03:42:54Z

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	===<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BSNL INDIA USERS - PLEASE READ FIRST!</span><br />===		===<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BSNL INDIA USERS - PLEASE READ FIRST!</span><br />===
	<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">Due to known reliability and connectivity issues for most BSNL users in India when connecting to Xertion's US servers, we have opted to disallow BSNL customers from connecting to any of Xertion's US servers. These are not true "bans" in the sense of someone doing anything "wrong", but more that we lack a better mechanism to deal with the issue on our end. If you use BSNL as your provider, PLEASE connect to''' [ircs://irc.ap.xertion.org irc.ap.xertion.org] '''which may give you better connectivity. Or, alternatively, you can connect to a Xertion EU server by directing your IRC client to connect to''' [ircs://irc.eu.xertion.org irc.eu.xertion.org] '''. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes you. <u>'''''PLEASE NOTE THAT, OBVIOUSLY, THIS RESTRICTION HAS ONLY BEEN PLACED ON US-BASED SERVERS! YOU CAN FREELY CONNECT TO ANY XERTION SERVER IN THE EU OR ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONS!'''''</u></span>		<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">Due to known reliability and connectivity issues for most BSNL users in India when connecting to Xertion's US servers, we have opted to disallow BSNL customers from connecting to any of Xertion's US servers. These are not true "bans" in the sense of someone doing anything "wrong", but more that we lack a better mechanism to deal with the issue on our end. If you use BSNL as your provider, PLEASE connect to''' [ircs://irc.ap.xertion.org irc.ap.xertion.org] '''which may give you better connectivity. Or, alternatively, you can connect to a Xertion EU server by directing your IRC client to connect to''' [ircs://irc.eu.xertion.org irc.eu.xertion.org] '''. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes you. <u>'''''PLEASE NOTE THAT, OBVIOUSLY, THIS RESTRICTION HAS ONLY BEEN PLACED ON US-BASED SERVERS! YOU CAN FREELY CONNECT TO ANY XERTION SERVER IN THE EU OR ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONS!'''''</u></span>
			===Introduction===
			<br />Any full Global Operator or higher on the network is permitted to add and remove bans as they see fit. If you find yourself in the situation that you are banned from the network, you are not to connect to the network in order to appeal your ban - this would constitute ban evasion, which could be met with increased ban time. Instead, follow our appeals process to correctly appeal a ban.
	===Appealing a network ban===		===Appealing a network ban===
	In most cases, it is possible for you to appeal a ban. You will need to send an email to [mailto:admin@xertion.org admin@xertion.org]<br /> with your ban message and an explanation as to why you believe that you should be unbanned. Network staff will debate your appeal request and will return a decision by email. If it is decided to accept your appeal, your ban will be removed and you can then connect to the network again. '''However, if the response is no, then you are not to connect to the network until the ban expires on its own.''' Filing repeated appeals after this point will likely result in your ban time being extended. '''When we say no, we mean no, and that's the end of it'''.		In most cases, it is possible for you to appeal a ban. You will need to send an email to [mailto:admin@xertion.org admin@xertion.org]<br /> with your ban message and an explanation as to why you believe that you should be unbanned. Network staff will debate your appeal request and will return a decision by email. If it is decided to accept your appeal, your ban will be removed and you can then connect to the network again. '''However, if the response is no, then you are not to connect to the network until the ban expires on its own.''' Filing repeated appeals after this point will likely result in your ban time being extended. '''When we say no, we mean no, and that's the end of it'''.

Bronya: /* SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BSNL INDIA USERS - PLEASE READ FIRST! */ Well that wasn't supposed to be lumped in with that, let's move that back to its proper section!

2020-01-25T03:42:00Z

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BSNL INDIA USERS - PLEASE READ FIRST!: Well that wasn't supposed to be lumped in with that, let's move that back to its proper section!

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	===<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BSNL INDIA USERS - PLEASE READ FIRST!</span><br />===		===<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BSNL INDIA USERS - PLEASE READ FIRST!</span><br />===
	<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">Due to known reliability and connectivity issues for most BSNL users in India when connecting to Xertion's US servers, we have opted to disallow BSNL customers from connecting to any of Xertion's US servers. These are not true "bans" in the sense of someone doing anything "wrong", but more that we lack a better mechanism to deal with the issue on our end. If you use BSNL as your provider, PLEASE connect to''' [ircs://irc.ap.xertion.org irc.ap.xertion.org] '''which may give you better connectivity. Or, alternatively, you can connect to a Xertion EU server by directing your IRC client to connect to''' [ircs://irc.eu.xertion.org irc.eu.xertion.org] '''. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes you. <u>'''''PLEASE NOTE THAT, OBVIOUSLY, THIS RESTRICTION HAS ONLY BEEN PLACED ON US-BASED SERVERS! YOU CAN FREELY CONNECT TO ANY XERTION SERVER IN THE EU OR ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONS!'''''</u></span>		<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">Due to known reliability and connectivity issues for most BSNL users in India when connecting to Xertion's US servers, we have opted to disallow BSNL customers from connecting to any of Xertion's US servers. These are not true "bans" in the sense of someone doing anything "wrong", but more that we lack a better mechanism to deal with the issue on our end. If you use BSNL as your provider, PLEASE connect to''' [ircs://irc.ap.xertion.org irc.ap.xertion.org] '''which may give you better connectivity. Or, alternatively, you can connect to a Xertion EU server by directing your IRC client to connect to''' [ircs://irc.eu.xertion.org irc.eu.xertion.org] '''. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes you. <u>'''''PLEASE NOTE THAT, OBVIOUSLY, THIS RESTRICTION HAS ONLY BEEN PLACED ON US-BASED SERVERS! YOU CAN FREELY CONNECT TO ANY XERTION SERVER IN THE EU OR ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONS!'''''</u></span>


	<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">Any full Global Operator or higher on the network is permitted to add and remove bans as they see fit. If you find yourself in the situation that you are banned from the network, you are ''not'' to connect to the network in order to appeal your ban - this would constitute ban evasion, which could be met with increased ban time. Instead, follow our appeals process to correctly appeal a ban.</span>

	===Appealing a network ban===		===Appealing a network ban===

Bronya: /* SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BSNL INDIA USERS - PLEASE READ FIRST! */ Clarified what exactly the restriction applies to

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SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BSNL INDIA USERS - PLEASE READ FIRST!: Clarified what exactly the restriction applies to

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	==Network Bans==		==Network Bans==
	===<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BSNL INDIA USERS - PLEASE READ FIRST!</span><br />===		===<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BSNL INDIA USERS - PLEASE READ FIRST!</span><br />===
	<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">Due to known reliability and connectivity issues for most BSNL users in India when connecting to Xertion's US servers, we have opted to disallow BSNL customers from connecting to any of Xertion's US servers. These are not true "bans" in the sense of someone doing anything "wrong", but more that we lack a better mechanism to deal with the issue on our end. If you use BSNL as your provider, PLEASE connect to''' [ircs://irc.ap.xertion.org irc.ap.xertion.org] '''which may give you better connectivity. Or, alternatively, you can connect to a Xertion EU server by directing your IRC client to connect to''' [ircs://irc.eu.xertion.org irc.eu.xertion.org] '''. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes you.</span>		<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">Due to known reliability and connectivity issues for most BSNL users in India when connecting to Xertion's US servers, we have opted to disallow BSNL customers from connecting to any of Xertion's US servers. These are not true "bans" in the sense of someone doing anything "wrong", but more that we lack a better mechanism to deal with the issue on our end. If you use BSNL as your provider, PLEASE connect to''' [ircs://irc.ap.xertion.org irc.ap.xertion.org] '''which may give you better connectivity. Or, alternatively, you can connect to a Xertion EU server by directing your IRC client to connect to''' [ircs://irc.eu.xertion.org irc.eu.xertion.org] '''. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes you. <u>'''''PLEASE NOTE THAT, OBVIOUSLY, THIS RESTRICTION HAS ONLY BEEN PLACED ON US-BASED SERVERS! YOU CAN FREELY CONNECT TO ANY XERTION SERVER IN THE EU OR ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONS!'''''</u></span>

Bronya: /* SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BSNL INDIA USERS - PLEASE READ FIRST! */

2020-01-25T03:39:44Z

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BSNL INDIA USERS - PLEASE READ FIRST!

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	==Network Bans==		==Network Bans==
	===SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BSNL INDIA USERS - PLEASE READ FIRST!<br />===		===<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BSNL INDIA USERS - PLEASE READ FIRST!</span><br />===
	Due to known reliability and connectivity issues for most BSNL users in India when connecting to Xertion's US servers, we have opted to disallow BSNL customers from connecting to any of Xertion's US servers. These are not true "bans" in the sense of someone doing anything "wrong", but more that we lack a better mechanism to deal with the issue on our end. If you use BSNL as your provider, PLEASE connect to''' [ircs://irc.ap.xertion.org irc.ap.xertion.org] '''which may give you better connectivity. Or, alternatively, you can connect to a Xertion EU server by directing your IRC client to connect to''' [ircs://irc.eu.xertion.org irc.eu.xertion.org] '''. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes you.		<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">Due to known reliability and connectivity issues for most BSNL users in India when connecting to Xertion's US servers, we have opted to disallow BSNL customers from connecting to any of Xertion's US servers. These are not true "bans" in the sense of someone doing anything "wrong", but more that we lack a better mechanism to deal with the issue on our end. If you use BSNL as your provider, PLEASE connect to''' [ircs://irc.ap.xertion.org irc.ap.xertion.org] '''which may give you better connectivity. Or, alternatively, you can connect to a Xertion EU server by directing your IRC client to connect to''' [ircs://irc.eu.xertion.org irc.eu.xertion.org] '''. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes you.</span>


	Any full Global Operator or higher on the network is permitted to add and remove bans as they see fit. If you find yourself in the situation that you are banned from the network, you are ''not'' to connect to the network in order to appeal your ban - this would constitute ban evasion, which could be met with increased ban time. Instead, follow our appeals process to correctly appeal a ban.		<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">Any full Global Operator or higher on the network is permitted to add and remove bans as they see fit. If you find yourself in the situation that you are banned from the network, you are ''not'' to connect to the network in order to appeal your ban - this would constitute ban evasion, which could be met with increased ban time. Instead, follow our appeals process to correctly appeal a ban.</span>

	===Appealing a network ban===		===Appealing a network ban===
	In most cases, it is possible for you to appeal a ban. You will need to send an email to [mailto:admin@xertion.org admin@xertion.org]<br /> with your ban message and an explanation as to why you believe that you should be unbanned. Network staff will debate your appeal request and will return a decision by email. If it is decided to accept your appeal, your ban will be removed and you can then connect to the network again. '''However, if the response is no, then you are not to connect to the network until the ban expires on its own.''' Filing repeated appeals after this point will likely result in your ban time being extended. '''When we say no, we mean no, and that's the end of it'''.		In most cases, it is possible for you to appeal a ban. You will need to send an email to [mailto:admin@xertion.org admin@xertion.org]<br /> with your ban message and an explanation as to why you believe that you should be unbanned. Network staff will debate your appeal request and will return a decision by email. If it is decided to accept your appeal, your ban will be removed and you can then connect to the network again. '''However, if the response is no, then you are not to connect to the network until the ban expires on its own.''' Filing repeated appeals after this point will likely result in your ban time being extended. '''When we say no, we mean no, and that's the end of it'''.

Bronya: /* Network Bans */ Added in section describing recent situation with BSNL users using Xertion US based servers

2020-01-25T03:39:08Z

Network Bans: Added in section describing recent situation with BSNL users using Xertion US based servers

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	==Network Bans==		==Network Bans==
			===SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BSNL INDIA USERS - PLEASE READ FIRST!<br />===
			Due to known reliability and connectivity issues for most BSNL users in India when connecting to Xertion's US servers, we have opted to disallow BSNL customers from connecting to any of Xertion's US servers. These are not true "bans" in the sense of someone doing anything "wrong", but more that we lack a better mechanism to deal with the issue on our end. If you use BSNL as your provider, PLEASE connect to''' [ircs://irc.ap.xertion.org irc.ap.xertion.org] '''which may give you better connectivity. Or, alternatively, you can connect to a Xertion EU server by directing your IRC client to connect to''' [ircs://irc.eu.xertion.org irc.eu.xertion.org] '''. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes you.


	Any full Global Operator or higher on the network is permitted to add and remove bans as they see fit. If you find yourself in the situation that you are banned from the network, you are ''not'' to connect to the network in order to appeal your ban - this would constitute ban evasion, which could be met with increased ban time. Instead, follow our appeals process to correctly appeal a ban.		Any full Global Operator or higher on the network is permitted to add and remove bans as they see fit. If you find yourself in the situation that you are banned from the network, you are ''not'' to connect to the network in order to appeal your ban - this would constitute ban evasion, which could be met with increased ban time. Instead, follow our appeals process to correctly appeal a ban.
			===Appealing a network ban===
			In most cases, it is possible for you to appeal a ban. You will need to send an email to [mailto:admin@xertion.org admin@xertion.org]<br /> with your ban message and an explanation as to why you believe that you should be unbanned. Network staff will debate your appeal request and will return a decision by email. If it is decided to accept your appeal, your ban will be removed and you can then connect to the network again. '''However, if the response is no, then you are not to connect to the network until the ban expires on its own.''' Filing repeated appeals after this point will likely result in your ban time being extended. '''When we say no, we mean no, and that's the end of it'''.



	~~===Appealing a network ban===~~
	In most cases, it is possible for you to appeal a ban. You will need to send an email to [mailto:admin@xertion.org admin@xertion.org] with your ban message and an explanation as to why you believe that you should be unbanned. Network staff will debate your appeal request and will return a decision by email. If it is decided to accept your appeal, your ban will be removed and you can then connect to the network again. '''However, if the response is no, then you are not to connect to the network until the ban expires on its own.''' Filing repeated appeals after this point will likely result in your ban time being extended. '''When we say no, we mean no, and that's the end of it'''.

	====Open Proxies====		====Open Proxies====
	As per our network policy, and as allowed by United States law, our system does scanning for open (unsafe) proxies to ensure both your security as well as the security of our users. If one is found on your IP, you will be automatically banned. If this happens to you, you will see the ban message mentioning something along the lines of "insecure open proxy on your IP". If this is the case, you'll need to address the problem before appealing your ban - ensure you are not running any software that is openly allowing anyone to proxy through it, and be sure that you yourself are not using an open proxy anywhere on your system. Once you have ensured these things, you may appeal, but be aware we will be checking your IP upon appeal to ensure the problem has indeed been corrected.		As per our network policy, and as allowed by United States law, our system does scanning for open (unsafe) proxies to ensure both your security as well as the security of our users. If one is found on your IP, you will be automatically banned. If this happens to you, you will see the ban message mentioning something along the lines of "insecure open proxy on your IP". If this is the case, you'll need to address the problem before appealing your ban - ensure you are not running any software that is openly allowing anyone to proxy through it, and be sure that you yourself are not using an open proxy anywhere on your system. Once you have ensured these things, you may appeal, but be aware we will be checking your IP upon appeal to ensure the problem has indeed been corrected.

	====Blacklist detections====		====Blacklist detections====
	In addition to checking for open proxies, we also look your IP address up on numerous blacklists. If your IP is found on one of these blacklists, you will be automatically banned. The ban message WILL mention the specific blacklist your IP is listed on - you will need to go there to find out why you were listed, which should help you find and fix the problem. The link to each blacklist will be in the ban message, use that link to see more information on your detection. Appeals for these types of bans will only be accepted after you have (a) addressed the issue that got you listed + (b) you have requested delisting AND they have accepted your request to delist + (c) have waited at least 24 hours after requesting delisting.		In addition to checking for open proxies, we also look your IP address up on numerous blacklists. If your IP is found on one of these blacklists, you will be automatically banned. The ban message WILL mention the specific blacklist your IP is listed on - you will need to go there to find out why you were listed, which should help you find and fix the problem. The link to each blacklist will be in the ban message, use that link to see more information on your detection. Appeals for these types of bans will only be accepted after you have (a) addressed the issue that got you listed + (b) you have requested delisting AND they have accepted your request to delist + (c) have waited at least 24 hours after requesting delisting.

	IT IS POSSIBLE that your IP ends up listed on more than one of the blacklists we use at the same time. If this is the case you will need to address ALL active listings before requesting an appeal.		IT IS POSSIBLE that your IP ends up listed on more than one of the blacklists we use at the same time. If this is the case you will need to address ALL active listings before requesting an appeal.

	====Tor detections====		====Tor detections====
	The Xertion IRC Network DOES '''NOT''' permit use of Tor anywhere on the network. While we do support the idea of anonymity and privacy online, we were forced to enact this policy due to extremely large amounts of abuse from malicious actors and other unsavory types. Tor exit nodes are banned upon sight - these '''CANNOT''' be appealed, no exceptions. You will have to either stop using Tor entirely while you are on IRC, or use a legitimate and trustworthy paid VPN service (preferred). This restriction DOES NOT APPLY to Tor relays - feel free to contribute your connection to the Tor network as a relay. Tor exit nodes with exit policies that allow connection to IRC are PROHIBITED.		The Xertion IRC Network DOES '''NOT''' permit use of Tor anywhere on the network. While we do support the idea of anonymity and privacy online, we were forced to enact this policy due to extremely large amounts of abuse from malicious actors and other unsavory types. Tor exit nodes are banned upon sight - these '''CANNOT''' be appealed, no exceptions. You will have to either stop using Tor entirely while you are on IRC, or use a legitimate and trustworthy paid VPN service (preferred). This restriction DOES NOT APPLY to Tor relays - feel free to contribute your connection to the Tor network as a relay. Tor exit nodes with exit policies that allow connection to IRC are PROHIBITED.

	===Other restrictions===		===Other restrictions===
	While your network ban is in effect, you are no longer entitled to anything you own on the network. This includes (but is not limited to) your owned channels and nicknames. If your ban lasts longer than the expiration time on any of these owned entities, '''you automatically forfeit ownership of them'''. They will be permitted to expire naturally and will not be given out even if your ban time is longer than its expiry time. You broke the rules so why should you get to keep your things?		While your network ban is in effect, you are no longer entitled to anything you own on the network. This includes (but is not limited to) your owned channels and nicknames. If your ban lasts longer than the expiration time on any of these owned entities, '''you automatically forfeit ownership of them'''. They will be permitted to expire naturally and will not be given out even if your ban time is longer than its expiry time. You broke the rules so why should you get to keep your things?

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	IRC operators on Xertion won't unban you from channels unless they themselves are opped there. You may appeal network bans at [mailto:admin.xertion.org admin@xertion.org], if your appeal is rejected, don't ask again or you'll get a longer ban. And most important of all - DON'T BAN EVADE!		IRC operators on Xertion won't unban you from channels unless they themselves are opped there. You may appeal network bans at [mailto:admin.xertion.org admin@xertion.org], if your appeal is rejected, don't ask again or you'll get a longer ban. And most important of all - DON'T BAN EVADE!

	===Form===		===Network Ban Appeal Form===
	In case you wish to e-mail us, here is a template form to fill in with the information we need:		In case you wish to e-mail us, here is a template form to fill in with the information we need:

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	==Too Long; Didn't Read==		==Too Long; Didn't Read==
	IRC operators on Xertion won't unban you from channels unless they~~'re ops~~ themselves there~~; you~~ may ~~ask about~~ network bans at [mailto:admin.xertion.org admin@xertion.org] ~~or [http://support.xertion.org http://support.xertion.org] and~~ if your appeal is rejected, don't ask again or you'll get a longer ban. ~~In addition, don~~'~~t ever ban evade.~~		IRC operators on Xertion won't unban you from channels unless they themselves are opped there. You may appeal network bans at [mailto:admin.xertion.org admin@xertion.org], if your appeal is rejected, don't ask again or you'll get a longer ban. And most important of all - DON'T BAN EVADE!

	===Form===		===Form===

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	====Blacklist detections====		====Blacklist detections====
	In addition to checking for open proxies, we also look your IP address up on numerous blacklists. If your IP is found on one of these blacklists, you will be automatically banned. The ban message WILL mention the specific blacklist your IP is listed on - you will need to go there to find out why you were listed, which should help you find and fix the problem. The link to each blacklist will be in the ban message, use that link to see more information on your detection. Appeals for these types of bans will only be accepted after you have (a) addressed the issue that got you listed + (b) you have requested delisting AND they have accepted your request to delist + (c) have waited at least 24 hours after requesting delisting.		In addition to checking for open proxies, we also look your IP address up on numerous blacklists. If your IP is found on one of these blacklists, you will be automatically banned. The ban message WILL mention the specific blacklist your IP is listed on - you will need to go there to find out why you were listed, which should help you find and fix the problem. The link to each blacklist will be in the ban message, use that link to see more information on your detection. Appeals for these types of bans will only be accepted after you have (a) addressed the issue that got you listed + (b) you have requested delisting AND they have accepted your request to delist + (c) have waited at least 24 hours after requesting delisting.

			IT IS POSSIBLE that your IP ends up listed on more than one of the blacklists we use at the same time. If this is the case you will need to address ALL active listings before requesting an appeal.

	====Tor detections====		====Tor detections====