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#* Invalid: {{invalid|<code>google.com</code>}} or {{invalid|<code>xertion.org</code>}}
 
#* Invalid: {{invalid|<code>google.com</code>}} or {{invalid|<code>xertion.org</code>}}
 
#* Exception to this rule is '''''if''''' you own the domain. Please join #help and speak with an operator;
 
#* Exception to this rule is '''''if''''' you own the domain. Please join #help and speak with an operator;
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# '''must not''' mimic government organizations such as FBI, CIA, ATF, Interpol, etc. This also refers to MPAA or RIAA;
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# '''must not''' contain colour codes. Colored vHosts are given at operator discretion;
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# '''must not''' mimic government organizations such as FBI, CIA, ATF, Interpol, MPAA, or RIAA;
 
# '''must not''' contain the words 'ircop', 'admin', 'network', 'xertion', or any IRC Operator's nick;
 
# '''must not''' contain the words 'ircop', 'admin', 'network', 'xertion', or any IRC Operator's nick;
 
# '''must not''' contain racist words (what is considered racist/derogatory by operator discretion);
 
# '''must not''' contain racist words (what is considered racist/derogatory by operator discretion);
 
# '''must not''' refer to other networks/spamming;
 
# '''must not''' refer to other networks/spamming;
 
#* Invalid: {{invalid|<code>join.my.channel</code>}} or {{invalid|<code>come.to.irc.blahblahblah.net</code>}}
 
#* Invalid: {{invalid|<code>join.my.channel</code>}} or {{invalid|<code>come.to.irc.blahblahblah.net</code>}}
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# '''must not''' refer to "kiddy"-like activity. (dosing, rooting, "carding," etc.)
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# '''must not''' refer to fraudulent activity. (dosing, rooting, "carding," etc.)
  
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==Project Cloaks==
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Project cloaks are vHosts assigned to your group, such as {{valid|<code>wikia/acwiki/username</code>}}. These types of vHosts cannot be requested using the [[HostServ]] system.
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Project cloaks must be given by an IRC operator directly. Join #help to have these assigned to you.
 
==Understanding vHosts==
 
==Understanding vHosts==
 
# '''vHosts are first filtered by a bot''', which validates the vHosts against the rules. If your vHost keeps getting rejected and you think it is a mistake, <code>/join #help</code> for further assistance.
 
# '''vHosts are first filtered by a bot''', which validates the vHosts against the rules. If your vHost keeps getting rejected and you think it is a mistake, <code>/join #help</code> for further assistance.
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<code>/msg HostServ REQUEST <em>vhost.goes.here</em></code>
 
<code>/msg HostServ REQUEST <em>vhost.goes.here</em></code>
  
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Once your vHost is approved, it can be turned on with
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Once your vHost is approved, it is turned on automatically for your convenience.
  
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<code>/msg HostServ ON</code>
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If it is not, you can turn it on using: <code>/msg HostServ ON</code>
  
 
==Understanding of the vHost system==
 
==Understanding of the vHost system==
  
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When you request a vHost, yes, a bot first checks it. But that request is also sent to the vHost team.  
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When you request a vHost, it is sent to the staff for activation.
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*So if you keep on pounding the system without correcting your error, we see it. Over and over.
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*So if you keep on sending your request without correcting your error, we see it. Over and over.
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Once your request is ''vHost bot approved'', it is presented to the vHost team with a simple ''approve or reject'' choice.
 
  
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And then finally, some human on the vHost team will accept or reject the request.
 
 
*This can take anywhere from 6 seconds, and a few hours.
 
*This can take anywhere from 6 seconds, and a few hours.
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**Not everyone on the vHost team lives in your timezone.
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*Not everyone on the staff lives in your timezone.
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**Sometimes a vHost team member may defer (put off) an answer pending consultation with other team members.
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*Sometimes a staff member may defer an answer pending consultation with other operators.
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*''Reminding'' staff to approve your vHost is nothing but frustrating. The vHost team did see your request in every condition where you got a valid response from the vHost request system. ''Please wait patiently.''
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*''Reminding'' staff to approve your vHost is nothing but frustrating. The staff saw your request in every condition where you got a valid response from the vHost request system. ''Please wait patiently.''
  
 
Please do not experiment with different vHost requests, or put in a default example and expect to change it a few minutes later.
 
Please do not experiment with different vHost requests, or put in a default example and expect to change it a few minutes later.

Revision as of 20:44, 13 October 2012

A 'vHost' (virtual host) allows users to hide their hostmask (i.e., Rizon-BA37C5B3.rogers.com) with something creative (i.e., i.am.awesome). The nickname must be registered in order to request a vHost.

Rules

All vHosts

  1. must contain a dot (aka . ) and can only contain alphanumeric characters, dots ( . ) and dashes ( - );
    • Valid: some.vhost
    • Invalid: somevhost
  2. must not contain a @
    • Invalid: blah@my.new.host
  3. must not be an IP or IP look-a-like;
    • Invalid: 127.0.0.1 or 127.o.o.1
  4. must not resolve (basically, the vHost can't point to an actual site);
    • Valid: not.a.real.website
    • Invalid: google.com or xertion.org
    • Exception to this rule is if you own the domain. Please join #help and speak with an operator;
  5. must not contain colour codes. Colored vHosts are given at operator discretion;
  6. must not mimic government organizations such as FBI, CIA, ATF, Interpol, MPAA, or RIAA;
  7. must not contain the words 'ircop', 'admin', 'network', 'xertion', or any IRC Operator's nick;
  8. must not contain racist words (what is considered racist/derogatory by operator discretion);
  9. must not refer to other networks/spamming;
    • Invalid: join.my.channel or come.to.irc.blahblahblah.net
  10. must not refer to fraudulent activity. (dosing, rooting, "carding," etc.)

Project Cloaks

Project cloaks are vHosts assigned to your group, such as wikia/acwiki/username. These types of vHosts cannot be requested using the HostServ system.

Project cloaks must be given by an IRC operator directly. Join #help to have these assigned to you.

Understanding vHosts

  1. vHosts are first filtered by a bot, which validates the vHosts against the rules. If your vHost keeps getting rejected and you think it is a mistake, /join #help for further assistance.
  2. vHosts must then be manually approved.
  3. Ban evasion using vHosts will cause you to get: your vHost removed, network banned from Xertion for a set period of time, and vHost banned for an extended period.

Requesting a vHost

You must have a registered nickname in order to request a vHost. In order to register your nickname, please visit Register your nickname

To request a vHost, use the command

/msg HostServ REQUEST vhost.goes.here

Once your vHost is approved, it is turned on automatically for your convenience.

If it is not, you can turn it on using: /msg HostServ ON

Understanding of the vHost system

When you request a vHost, it is sent to the staff for activation.

  • So if you keep on sending your request without correcting your error, we see it. Over and over.
  • This can take anywhere from 6 seconds, and a few hours.
  • Not everyone on the staff lives in your timezone.
  • Sometimes a staff member may defer an answer pending consultation with other operators.
  • Reminding staff to approve your vHost is nothing but frustrating. The staff saw your request in every condition where you got a valid response from the vHost request system. Please wait patiently.

Please do not experiment with different vHost requests, or put in a default example and expect to change it a few minutes later.

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