Delayed Joins
Delayed joins (channel mode +D) allows users to essentially squelch join/part floods.
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How delayed joins work
When a user joins a channel that has delayed joins enabled (+D), they're considered to be "observing" and a join notification is *not* sent, not even to the channel operators. Once the user sends a message that would otherwise be sent to the channel, changes the topic, or a mode change occurs on them (e.g. being voiced or op'd), they are "revealed" and join notification is sent.
How do I enable delayed joins?
Assuming you're op'd in the channel, you can enable delayed joins by setting channel mode +D. For example, /mode #channel +D. Disabling delayed joins (e.g. /mode #channel -D), while there are still hidden users in the channel, will cause the server to set the +d channel mode in its place; see below for an explanation of +d.
What is +d and why can't I remove it?
The +d channel mode is what the server automatically sets when +D has been removed from a channel that still has delayed-joined (hidden) users present. When all delayed-joined users have been revealed (e.g. send a message to the channel), part, quit or become voiced/halfop'd/op'd, the server will automatically remove +d. You cannot remove +d on your own, but you can voice those users who were hidden by +D to reveal them (see below).
How do I view delayed-joined (hidden) users in my channel?
You can view what users are currently delayed-joined (hidden) in a channel by using the /names command with the -D argument. For example:
/names -D #channel
