Editing IRC (section)

== Channel Defense ==

Occasionally, people and programs may generate traffic in the #noisebridge IRC channel with the intent of provoking negative emotional responses.  If you currently have operator status in the IRC channel when this happens, use the guidelines for each trollcon level to determine what channel mode to use.

Other things to consider if you're in a hurry:

* Do not op users if they have not authenticated with NickServ.  Check if a user is authenticated with NickServ by sending NickServ the command info <user> in a private message.

* Consider setting +r (only allow users registered with NickServ) and +t (only ops can change the topic) on the channel.  

* Consider using +q (channel-level ignore) instead of +b to silence the provoking users.  This allows for users who were mistakenly caught with a hostmask that was too broad to still join the channel and find an op to help troubleshoot.

* Remember that the motivation of the provoking users is to generate emotional responses.  If they do not see any, they will move on to a more responsive channel.  It is important to avoid talking about them.