About Undernet #bbw & Our Rules

Since it's inception in 1996, the Undernet BBW channel has been a place where BBW (Big Beautiful Women), BHM (Big Handsome Men), their admirers, friends and people who simply enjoy a nice chat can gather in an adult environment and chat comfortably.

The spirit and intent of #BBW, is: friendship, enjoyment, exchange, communication, support, camaraderie, laughter, silliness, flirting, intelligence, discussion, debate, sharing, caring, helping, teaching, nurturing, and simply having fun in an environment which is open and accepting regardless of size.

While we are an adult channel, we are not a sex channel. There are so many other channels already catering to that topic, we choose not to be one of them. This is not to say that sex is never discussed. As long as you are mature about it and not being vulgar, it's allowed. In addition, some controversial topics are allowed, but we reserve the right to ask the discussion be ended if it gets out of hand. Remember, everyone has an opinion and too often touchy subjects can degrade into personal attacks and hurt feelings. Being an adult carries with it a certain amount of responsibility and respect.

In order to maintain a safe and welcoming place for all to chat we ask that you observe these RULES:

1. Respect the Ops - Their word is final regarding channel policy. If you have a problem, take it up with them in private. Putting an op on "ignore" or not responding to their direct messages to you may result in a kick or ban.

2. Age - This channel is for adults (at least 18 years old) and as such, we don't allow co-channeling in any teen, child or kid channels.

3. English Language Channel - This is an English speaking channel. Use other languages in private, please.

4. Inflammatory Remarks - There is a zero tolerance on fat bashing, racial slurs or personal attacks.

5. Inappropriate Language - Profanity - There is no need for vulgar words. While this is an adult channel, that doesn't mean it's open season for cursing, cussing, and "four letter" words. We expect a certain amount of maturity, not a do-as-you-please attitude. While using certain language won't earn you an auto kick or ban, please respect an Op or other channel member if they ask that you refrain from such language.

6. Illegal/Offensive Channels - We do not allow our users to be in illegal, vulgar or offensive channels while in ours. This means no co-channeling in channels that contain: family (incest), animal, pedo, baby, child, teen, password, rape, killing, hacker, racist, and bigotry, or toilet themes. These channels are on auto kick, but you may be asked to leave another channel you're in if it's deemed inappropriate by an Op.

7. Inappropriate Nicknames - Nicknames containing certain body parts and appendages are generally not acceptable. If it is considered inappropriate by an Op, you will be asked to change it or kicked. Some words in nicknames are on auto kick.

8. Private Message Pasting - Do not paste private messages to the channel under any circumstances. The very essence of private conversations is that they are private. If you have a problem with someone in a private conversation or their channel associations, please use "/ignore nickname 3" (without the quotes). If you need help, please message an Op.

9. Flooding - Sending the same text over and over is considered flooding and will get you kicked. Large ASCII art is also not allowed here. Long jokes are generally frowned upon. If you are uncertain, message an Op and ask them.

10. Repeated Joins/Parts - Joining and exiting the channel over and over is annoying. If you are looking for a specific person, add them to your notify list or use "/whois nickname" to see if they are online. Do not enter just to get a list of occupants. Repeated drive bys may result in a ban.

11. Popup Abuse - Limited popup use is allowed. Please try to keep popups to four (4) lines or less and don't do several in a row. When the channel is busy, it can be hard to see the chat.

12. Advertising/Spamming - Automated invites or messages on join or part and/or spamming in channel for websites, other channels or networks is prohibited.

13. Messaging Without Asking Permission In Channel - While this is not a rule, many consider this an issue of online etiquette. Many of our guests like to be asked in channel before private messaging. You will find you get many more postitive responses if you chat in channel and let everyone get to know you. This is why IRC is filled with channels and not solely a "instant messaging" program.

This may seem like a lot of rules, but it really only emphasizes common sense and courtesy. Respect is all we ask. These rules are subject to change and are at the discretion of the channel manager and Ops. Not all "rules" may be listed here, therefore, heed any warnings by an Op.

From the Undernet IRC FAQ (1-9):

Q.   Help!   Someone kicked/banned me from a channel. To whom do I complain?

A.   The answer to this question is the current channel operators, and they alone. Given the dynamic nature of channels, channel operators do not need to have a *reason* to kick you off. They decide what goes on over the channel.

Complaining either to IRC operators or to the system administrators about being kicked/banned from a channel is considered extremely childish, and results in no action. IRC operators do not meddle with channel politics - that's the job of channel operators.

Another IRC netiquette is to keep IRC issues within IRC, because system admins have little time to deal with IRC issues and many would rather shut it down rather than deal with problems arising from it. If you are banned or kicked from a channel, you are always free to start your own channel and decide what is appropriate over it.

Think of channels as houses. The owner of the house can decide to share ownership with someone else or decide not to allow any individual he chooses into his house. In your own house, *you* call the shots. :-) Feel free to create your own channel, and set up your own rules for it.

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