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Admin at 21:05, 15 March 2012

Admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:05:56 GMT

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	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">How do I got about linking a server?</h5>		<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">How do I got about linking a server?</h5>
-	<div class="faqentrya">If you're interested in hosting a server for DareNET, please take a look [~~[Policy~~:~~Linking_Guidelines\|~~here]].</div>	+	<div class="faqentrya">If you're interested in hosting a server for DareNET, please take a look [http://www.darenet.org/about/linking here].</div>

Admin at 21:05, 15 March 2012

Admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:05:03 GMT

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	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">How do I get assistance from network staff?</h5>		<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">How do I get assistance from network staff?</h5>
-	<div class="faqentrya">~~The~~ best way to get assistance from staff is by joining [http://webchat.darenet.org/?channels=~~support~~ #~~support~~]~~, which is staffed by our Support team~~. Please keep in mind that all our staff are volunteers and you may at times have to wait for a staff member to become active.	+	<div class="faqentrya">THe best way to get assistance from staff is by joining [http://webchat.darenet.org/?channels=help #help]. Please keep in mind that all of our staff are volunteers and you may at times have to wait for a staff member to become active.

-	You can also use the ~~following command from within your IRC client to get a list of all network staff currently connected:~~ '''<code>/msg ChanServ STAFF</code>'''. Feel free to message one or more staff members as necessary until you find someone who can help you~~. Not all DareNET staff members are listed; please use this list as your indication of current availability~~.	+	You can also use the '''<code>/msg ChanServ STAFF</code>''' command from within your IRC client to get a list of all staff currently online. Feel free to message one or more staff members as necessary until you find someone who can help you.

-	NOTE: We strongly recommend you first try joining #~~support~~ for assistance, as you may ultimately end up being referred to that channel for assistance regarding certain matters.</div>	+	NOTE: We strongly recommend you first try joining #help for assistance, as you may ultimately end up being referred to that channel for assistance regarding certain matters.</div>

	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">Who runs DareNET?</h5>		<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">Who runs DareNET?</h5>

Admin at 21:01, 15 March 2012

Admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:01:46 GMT

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	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">What are the rules around here?</h5>		<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">What are the rules around here?</h5>
-	<div class="faqentrya">Use of DareNET and its various services is subject to our [[http://www.darenet.org/tos Terms of Service] and [http://www.darenet.org/aup Acceptable Use Policy]].</div>	+	<div class="faqentrya">Use of DareNET and its various services is subject to our [http://www.darenet.org/tos Terms of Service] and [http://www.darenet.org/aup Acceptable Use Policy].</div>

	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">How do I get assistance from network staff?</h5>		<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">How do I get assistance from network staff?</h5>

Admin at 21:01, 15 March 2012

Admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:01:36 GMT

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	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">What are the rules around here?</h5>		<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">What are the rules around here?</h5>
-	<div class="faqentrya">Use of DareNET and its various services is subject to our [[~~Policy~~:~~Terms of Service\|~~Terms of Service]] and [~~[Policy~~:~~Acceptable Use Policy\|~~Acceptable Use Policy]].</div>	+	<div class="faqentrya">Use of DareNET and its various services is subject to our [[http://www.darenet.org/tos Terms of Service] and [http://www.darenet.org/aup Acceptable Use Policy]].</div>

	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">How do I get assistance from network staff?</h5>		<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">How do I get assistance from network staff?</h5>

Admin at 21:00, 15 March 2012

Admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:00:49 GMT

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	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">What is DareNET? What's it about?</h5>		<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">What is DareNET? What's it about?</h5>
-	<div class="faqentrya">DareNET is an inclusive, multi-purpose community centered around an IRC network~~, founded~~ on ~~the principles~~ of helping people ~~to discover new information by enabling them to share what they find interesting~~ with ~~one another. We currently maintain our own server and services software, which allows us to provide our users an experience not found on most~~ other ~~networks~~.</div>	+	<div class="faqentrya">DareNET is an inclusive, multi-purpose community centered around an IRC network. You can join in on conversations about topics that interest you, or start your own conversations. All in real-time. Our team is comprised of people who love helping people connect with each other and have real conversations.</div>

	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">What are the rules around here?</h5>		<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">What are the rules around here?</h5>

Admin at 12:08, 29 November 2011

Admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:08:12 GMT

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	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">Do server administrators/owners run the network?</h5>		<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">Do server administrators/owners run the network?</h5>
-	<div class="faqentrya">No, ~~they don't. While server owners may be offered~~ a ~~staff role, the roles~~ of ~~staff and server owner are as separate as we can make them. This is quite different from most other networks, where~~ the ~~roles are combined. We~~'~~ve found that this often results in heavy IRC politics and uneven service~~. ~~We can't eliminate politics, but we certainly do our best~~ to ~~minimize the effect of such activity on the network~~.</div>	+	<div class="faqentrya">DareNET is ran and maintained by various teams, each of which oversees a specific aspect of the network's day-to-day operations. Server administrators form the Operations team which provides general guidance to all other teams.</div>

	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">How can I apply for a staff position?</h5>		<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">How can I apply for a staff position?</h5>

Admin at 12:04, 29 November 2011

Admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:04:35 GMT

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	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">How do I get assistance from network staff?</h5>		<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">How do I get assistance from network staff?</h5>
-	<div class="faqentrya">The best way to ~~reach a~~ staff ~~member~~ is by joining #support, which is staffed by our Support team. ~~Keep~~ in mind that all ~~network~~ staff are volunteers and you may have to ~~sometimes~~ wait for a staff member to become active. ~~You can also issue the command:~~	+	<div class="faqentrya">The best way to get assistance from staff is by joining [http://webchat.darenet.org/?channels=support #support], which is staffed by our Support team. Please keep in mind that all our staff are volunteers and you may at times have to wait for a staff member to become active.

-	~~<code>/chanserv staff</code>~~	+	You can also use the following command from within your IRC client to get a list of all network staff currently connected: '''<code>/msg ChanServ STAFF</code>'''. Feel free to message one or more staff members as necessary until you find someone who can help you. Not all DareNET staff members are listed; please use this list as your indication of current availability.
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-	from within your IRC client~~. You'll be provided~~ a list of all network staff currently connected. Feel free to message one or more staff members as necessary until you find someone who can help you. Not all DareNET staff members are listed; please use this list as your indication of current availability.	+

	NOTE: We strongly recommend you first try joining #support for assistance, as you may ultimately end up being referred to that channel for assistance regarding certain matters.</div>		NOTE: We strongly recommend you first try joining #support for assistance, as you may ultimately end up being referred to that channel for assistance regarding certain matters.</div>

Admin at 05:16, 19 November 2010

Admin — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:16:46 GMT

Admin at 05:13, 19 November 2010

Admin — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:13:22 GMT

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-	<~~span~~ class="faqentry expArrow">What is DareNET? What's it about?</~~span~~>	+	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">What is DareNET? What's it about?</h5>
	<div class="faqentrya">DareNET is an inclusive, multi-purpose community centered around an IRC network, founded on the principles of helping people to discover new information by enabling them to share what they find interesting with one another. We currently maintain our own server and services software, which allows us to provide our users an experience not found on most other networks.</div>		<div class="faqentrya">DareNET is an inclusive, multi-purpose community centered around an IRC network, founded on the principles of helping people to discover new information by enabling them to share what they find interesting with one another. We currently maintain our own server and services software, which allows us to provide our users an experience not found on most other networks.</div>

Admin at 05:12, 19 November 2010

Admin — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:12:34 GMT

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-	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">What is DareNET? What's it about?</h5>	+	<span class="faqentry expArrow">What is DareNET? What's it about?</span>
	<div class="faqentrya">DareNET is an inclusive, multi-purpose community centered around an IRC network, founded on the principles of helping people to discover new information by enabling them to share what they find interesting with one another. We currently maintain our own server and services software, which allows us to provide our users an experience not found on most other networks.</div>		<div class="faqentrya">DareNET is an inclusive, multi-purpose community centered around an IRC network, founded on the principles of helping people to discover new information by enabling them to share what they find interesting with one another. We currently maintain our own server and services software, which allows us to provide our users an experience not found on most other networks.</div>

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	<div class="faqentrya">DareNET is an inclusive, multi-purpose community centered around an IRC network, founded on the principles of helping people to discover new information by enabling them to share what they find interesting with one another. We currently maintain our own server and services software, which allows us to provide our users an experience not found on most other networks.</div>		<div class="faqentrya">DareNET is an inclusive, multi-purpose community centered around an IRC network, founded on the principles of helping people to discover new information by enabling them to share what they find interesting with one another. We currently maintain our own server and services software, which allows us to provide our users an experience not found on most other networks.</div>

-	<h4 class="faqentry expArrow">What are the rules around here?</h4>	+	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">What are the rules around here?</h5>
	<div class="faqentrya">Use of DareNET and its various services is subject to our [[Policy:Terms of Service\|Terms of Service]] and [[Policy:Acceptable Use Policy\|Acceptable Use Policy]].</div>		<div class="faqentrya">Use of DareNET and its various services is subject to our [[Policy:Terms of Service\|Terms of Service]] and [[Policy:Acceptable Use Policy\|Acceptable Use Policy]].</div>

-	<h4 class="faqentry expArrow">How do I get assistance from network staff?</h4>	+	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">How do I get assistance from network staff?</h5>
	<div class="faqentrya">The best way to reach a staff member is by joining #support, which is staffed by our Support team. Keep in mind that all network staff are volunteers and you may have to sometimes wait for a staff member to become active. You can also issue the command:		<div class="faqentrya">The best way to reach a staff member is by joining #support, which is staffed by our Support team. Keep in mind that all network staff are volunteers and you may have to sometimes wait for a staff member to become active. You can also issue the command:

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	NOTE: We strongly recommend you first try joining #support for assistance, as you may ultimately end up being referred to that channel for assistance regarding certain matters.</div>		NOTE: We strongly recommend you first try joining #support for assistance, as you may ultimately end up being referred to that channel for assistance regarding certain matters.</div>

-	<h4 class="faqentry expArrow">Who runs DareNET?</h4>	+	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">Who runs DareNET?</h5>
	<div class="faqentrya">A dedicated team of volunteer [http://www.darenet.org/staff staff].</div>		<div class="faqentrya">A dedicated team of volunteer [http://www.darenet.org/staff staff].</div>

-	<h4 class="faqentry expArrow">What kind of privileges do staff members get?</h4>	+	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">What kind of privileges do staff members get?</h5>
	<div class="faqentrya">It varies from staff member to staff member. No minimum level of access is guaranteed to any staff member. Instead, it is granted based on a staff member's need for such access to fulfill their duties.</div>		<div class="faqentrya">It varies from staff member to staff member. No minimum level of access is guaranteed to any staff member. Instead, it is granted based on a staff member's need for such access to fulfill their duties.</div>

-	<h4 class="faqentry expArrow">Do server administrators/owners run the network?</h4>	+	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">Do server administrators/owners run the network?</h5>
	<div class="faqentrya">No, they don't. While server owners may be offered a staff role, the roles of staff and server owner are as separate as we can make them. This is quite different from most other networks, where the roles are combined. We've found that this often results in heavy IRC politics and uneven service. We can't eliminate politics, but we certainly do our best to minimize the effect of such activity on the network.</div>		<div class="faqentrya">No, they don't. While server owners may be offered a staff role, the roles of staff and server owner are as separate as we can make them. This is quite different from most other networks, where the roles are combined. We've found that this often results in heavy IRC politics and uneven service. We can't eliminate politics, but we certainly do our best to minimize the effect of such activity on the network.</div>

-	<h4 class="faqentry expArrow">How can I apply for a staff position?</h4>	+	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">How can I apply for a staff position?</h5>
	<div class="faqentrya">If you're interested in volunteering your time to make DareNET a better network, take a look [http://www.darenet.org/apply here].</div>		<div class="faqentrya">If you're interested in volunteering your time to make DareNET a better network, take a look [http://www.darenet.org/apply here].</div>

-	<h4 class="faqentry expArrow">How do I got about linking a server?</h4>	+	<h5 class="faqentry expArrow">How do I got about linking a server?</h5>
	<div class="faqentrya">If you're interested in hosting a server for DareNET, please take a look [[Policy:Linking_Guidelines\|here]].</div>		<div class="faqentrya">If you're interested in hosting a server for DareNET, please take a look [[Policy:Linking_Guidelines\|here]].</div>