Ban Policy

Channel Bans

Bans made in a channel are controlled only by the channels operators. If you have been banned from a channel and would like to be un-banned, you will have to contact one of the channels operators via private message.

The network operators do not interfere with channel bans.

Network Bans

Bans made on a network-wide level are only ever really done to mitigate spam.

The network uses a DNSBL system in an effort to mitigate spam from known blacklisted hosts. We use the DroneBL, EFNetRBL, & TorBL lists actively. Matching hosts on any of these lists will be automatically banned from the network upon connection.

DNSBL based bans will expire after 30 days.

Ban Evasion

We are aware that this is IRC and people will try to evade bans by changing their host. By all means, go ahead and try. You may carry on and chat, but there is nothing stopping an operator from placing another ban on your host again if they notice or care.

Ban Exemptions

There are times where your host may be on the same host as a user who has been banned, making the ban affect you by accident.

There are also times where you may hit a connection limit from too many people connected from the same IP address. This most commonly occurs with people using a web client such as Mibbit or KiwiIRC, and people using IRCCloud.

Channel Exemptions

Channel exemptions can be done through use of the +e mode. Exemptions include host based, nickserv account based, & SSL client certificate fingerprint based.

You can request a channel ban exemption by asking one of the channels operators.

Network Exemptions

If your host was added to the DNSBL lists by accident you may request a ban exemption.

These exemptions are given out scarcely and only to known trusted users. You may contact us if you feel you qualify for a ban exemption.