IRC Etiquette

1. Nicks: Set your nick to something; don't just use the default mibbit nick. We don't like talking to people with names like mib_no3cub. Also, try to keep your nick relatively short. Users should also register their nicks using "/msg nickserv register <password> <email>". This will allow you to reclaim your nick if someone steals it or if you lose your connection.
2. Speech: No leetspeak. Use full words. We don't like deciphering things like "hi how r u m8". Avoid excessive use of the caps lock/shift key.
3. Behavior: Be courteous to your fellow IRC users. We're all here to learn and enjoy the conversation. No flaming or name-calling.
4. Patience: Be patient. People seem to join the channel and expect everyone there to be ready and willing to help. We can't all be sitting there all the time. Be patient (i.e. stick around for at least an hour) and someone will be along eventually.
5. IRC Usage: Familiarize yourself with some of the basic IRC commands. A simple Google search will yield many tutorials, but if you're really lazy, here is a decent starting point: http://www.ircbeginner.com/ircinfo/ircc-commands.html
6. IRC Client: While this Mibbit IRC client is functional, it is recommended that you install non-web-based client such as irssi or xchat2.