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In general, local policy and rules for each channel are set by that channel's operators. While we encourage all channel operators to adopt our [channel
-guidelines](/pages/changuide), if a project or community decides to operate otherwise then we respect their decisions. If you believe that the way in which a
-particular channel is run contravenes our [ground rules](/pages/policies) or runs counter to the freenode [philosophy](/pages/philosophy) then you should raise
+guidelines](pages/changuide), if a project or community decides to operate otherwise then we respect their decisions. If you believe that the way in which a
+particular channel is run contravenes our [ground rules](pages/policies) or runs counter to the freenode [philosophy](pages/philosophy) then you should raise
your concerns first with the channel owners, and then with freenode staff who will address cases on an individual basis.
Why can't I join a channel?
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There are several things that might prevent you from joining a particular channel. In most cases the server will tell you the reason, but some clients do not
-correcntly display that information to you, so it's useful to be able to check for yourself. Some of the common causes, in no particular order, are:
-
- * Check that you're logged in with services. You can log in by running `/msg NickServ IDENTIFY YourNickname YourPassword`.
+correctly display that information to you, so it's useful to be able to check for yourself. Some of the common causes, in no particular order, are:
+* Check that you're logged in with services. You can log in by running `/msg NickServ IDENTIFY YourNickname YourPassword`.
Some channels use mode `+r`, which prevents unregistered users, or users who aren't logged in, from joining.
- * Check whether the channel has modes `+i` or `+k` set. These will prevent anyone from joining who isn't explicitly invited or doesn't know the channel password.
- * Check whether mode `+j` is set. This is a join throttle, which prevents lots of users from joining in a short period of time. If this is the case, it might
- be worth trying again after a minute or two, to see whether the join throttle is the reason.
- * If you are logged in to services, check the channel ban list -- you can do this using `/mode #channel b`.
+* Check whether the channel has modes `+i` or `+k` set. These will prevent anyone from joining who isn't explicitly invited or doesn't know the channel password.
+* Check whether mode `+j` is set. This is a join throttle, which prevents lots of users from joining in a short period of time. If this is the case, it might be worth trying again after a minute or two, to see whether the join throttle is the reason.
+* If you are logged in to services, check the channel ban list -- you can do this using `/mode #channel b`.
- If you've not been in the channel in question recently, it's possible that you're affected by a wide-ranging ban, so pay attention to any bans that include
- `*` or `?` wildcards. Bans that begin with a `$` sign are extended ban types; you can see more information about these by sending the `HELP EXTBAN` command
- on IRC.
+If you've not been in the channel in question recently, it's possible that you're affected by a wide-ranging ban, so pay attention to any bans that include `*` or `?` wildcards. Bans that begin with a `$` sign are extended ban types; you can see more information about these by sending the `/quote HELP EXTBAN` command on IRC.
- If you find a ban which matches you but you feel wasn't intended to keep you out, then talk to one of the channel operators to see about having it removed.
- You can find a list of channel operators via the `/msg ChanServ ACCESS #channel LIST` command.
+If you find a ban which matches you but you feel wasn't intended to keep you out, then talk to one of the channel operators to see about having it removed.
+You can find a list of channel operators via the `/msg ChanServ ACCESS #channel LIST` command.
If you're still stuck, feel free to ask a staff member for help in working out what's preventing you from joining.
Why can't I talk in a channel?
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-The two most common causes for this are either a quiet mask -- use `/mode #channel q` to see the list and then check the advice above regarding bans -- or mode
-`+m`, which prevents anyone who isn't voiced from talking. If you're still unsure, again, feel free to ask staff for help in working out what the problem might
-be.
+The two most common causes for this are either a quiet mask -- use `/mode #channel q` to see the list and then check the advice above regarding bans -- or mode `+m`, which prevents anyone who isn't voiced from talking. If you're still unsure, again, feel free to ask staff for help in working out what the problem might be.
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