Information on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Live Chat on the IRC

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What is the IRC?

IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat which relies on a system similar to most all Internet communications relationships. A piece of software called a client connects to a host machine on the Internet running a program called a daemon or server (which is like a Terminate and Stay [TSR] or Memory Resident program that stays in the memory operating in the background listening on a particular port for connections like a modem would on a telephone line for BBS software).

An example of an IRC Client would be ircII (for most types of UNIX Operating Systems), PIRCH or mIRC (for Windows) and Homer or ircle (for Macintosh). The server is a machine using a program called ircd (internet relay chat daemon).

An IRC Network is where one IRC server is connected to another. Of course, larger IRC Networks have 'hubs' which connect to many servers while 'leafs' connect to one (typically, the hub). There are many IRC networks in existance, however the big three are EFnet (or Eris-Free Network), the Undernet and AUSTnet.

EFnet was started in 1988 about when IRC first began and gained popularity in 1991 during the Gulf War when live reports were being send world wide on channels with people from the middle east. Unfortunately, due lack of experience (being the first to ever exist), poor routing, unorganized and disassociated administration provided a breeding ground for international hackers, perverts of all types as well as the sheer load from now having nearly 20,000 users occupying 8,000 channels on just about 100 internationally based servers straining the network.

As a result, this 'lags' connections causing the links between each server to be timed out as one of the servers on the network disconnects from its uplink. Users that were on the server that disconnected show as having signed off from the IRC. This is called a netsplit. Lag is similer to a congested portion of the freeway in which traffic suddenly slows down to an increased number of drivers on the roadway. Some netsplits, however, are caused by breaks in the Internet backbone which is an interstate telecommunications network (primarily owned by MCInet and Sprintlink) that sites on the Internet feed from.

Other problems with the EFnet are unfriendly IRCops (System Administrators of the IRC Servers), unfriendly Channel Operators and Op Wars (people who attempt to gain Channel Operator status by getting ops on a server that thinks a channel is empty so when the server rejoins the network they de-op everyone on the other channel--thus a takeover). This happens accidentally but it is mostly intentional.

As an alternative to this popular, but, troublesome and frustrating medium, a new IRC Network was formed in 1992 called the Undernet with servers in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. And because the vast majority of EFnet servers do not allow users to run scripts in a background ircII process to function automatically and independently (commonly known as bots), the Undernet avoids this problem of bandwidth consumption through setting up what is called the CService. This allows users to register channels with the X or W bots to protect it against troublemakers as well as permanently register settings such as the channel mode or topic.

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History

Because the Internet is an international medium for communication being the most compatible among popular types of computers, it is also the most popular. Likewise, the IRC is also the best forum for holding international chat meetings. In 1995, and began research into the IRC and began testing out the #MMPR channel on the EFnet for many months.

Because the due process of registering the #MMPR channel on the Undernet was entirly too lengthy and the operation of their (often down) bots are too complex, Dairenn moved on to a new network he discovered created in early 1995 called the DALnet. It was originally created by ) for the readers and posters of the USENET newsgroup alt.fan.dragons (hence the oldest channel on the network: #AFD) and star trek fans, however, now it is an all purpose IRC network with almost 14,000 users. In August, a test #MMPR channel was registered for operational research.

The development of the IRC finally culminated on September 22nd, 1995 when the channel #MMPR was finally re-registered. On Monday the 25th, David Mallow (a.k.a., Colin Phillips; the voice of Baboo) became the first IRC Celebrity on the new DALnet IRC #MMPR channel. A transcript of this IRC chat is available via FTP from ftp://ftp.cyberverse.com:/users/piero/MMPR/mmprchat.zip.

In January, 1996; patronage of the channel dropped off so in August, 1997; the channel was moved to the AUSTnet IRC Network. AUSTnet features 'services' such as most modern IRC Networks do -- however, no other network may claim to have more flexible, easy to use or technically advanced services (or servers) as AUSTnet. This IRC net lives in the luxery of efficient network topology to reduce lag and netsplits and enjoys a small neighborhood sized userbase faciliating a more friendly environment for users new to the Internet and families as well.

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How to join #MMPR

This section was written in early 1996 and may require additional information so corrections are requested. Thank you.

Prodigy Interactive Service
If you have access to the Internet through Prodigy Interactive Services for such things as E-Mail, the World Wide Web and USENET Newsgroups, you shall be unable to connect directly to the IRC at this time. Prodigy does not currently have any system available to make use of the Internet outside of their own services as well.
America OnLine
Members of the America OnLine online service may be access the IRC. First, AOL users must be signed on using WAOL v2.5 (AOL for Windows). The most current version is 3.0 so most users on AOL should be up to date. Download a copy of mIRC and install that in its own directory. Connect to AOL, minimize the session (but be careful not to click it off) and open mIRC; it SHOULD use the TCP/IP network connection you have with AOL. If not (or you have Windows v3.1), access the AOL Software Library by typing the keyword WINSOCK and download WINSOCK: for AOL 2.5 and place it in either their Windows directory or the directory that contains mIRC.
At this point, minimize the AOL Window and then use Windows to start up mIRC. If you already have winsock.dll, rename it to winsock.bak -- do not delete this file.

Within mIRC, click on Setup and properly configure your ident to reflect your real name (in that field) and your REAL username (the characters BEFORE the @ sign in your E-Mail address). Configure your DEFAULT server to be: irc.austnet.org however, please keep in mind, AUSTnet has multiple "random server placement" hostnames.

For example, if you connect to irc.austnet.org, you will be randomly connected to an IRC Server on the AUSTnet IRC Network. If you visit au.austnet.org instead--you will be randomly placed on an Australian IRC server on AUSTnet. Here is the list of AUSTnet Round Robins depending on your geographical location:
- United States - us.austnet.org
- Canada - ca.austnet.org
- Australia - au.austnet.org
- New Zealand - nz.austnet.org
- Singapore - sg.austnet.org
All servers are accessable on port 6666, 6667 and 6668.
Macintosh users will not be able to connect to IRC via America OnLine in this method to the best of my knowledge.
CompuServe Information Service
Users of the CompuServe Information Service can connect to the IRC. Download mIRC, make an mIRC directory and unzip the contents into it. If you are not using Windows95, obtain a copy of Trumpet Winsock and place the winsock.dll file within your C:\WINDOWS directory or your C:\MIRC directory. After installing mIRC, open it and customize your settings. The two most important settings are in Setup under Ident--please put your ACTUAL E-Mail Address (except for the @your-provider stuff) in the 'username' or e-mail field. In the "Real Name" area, place your real name here. This may appear to be a security risk but it is not. Furthermore, falsifying these records may make it more difficult for AUSTnet Server Admins and Operators to properly identify who you are so that you are not confused with a trouble maker.
Once that is set up within Windows, you must download from CIS a copy of the CompuServe Internet Dialer and set up a WinCIM Internet Session. Once you are connected to CompuServe, minimize this window and click on the mIRC icon to begin your IRC Session. Connect to server irc.austnet.org on port 6667 and /JOIN #MMPR
Delphi Online Information Service
Delphi users, for the extra cost, can access the Internet Area from the Main Menu then type "IRC" where a Help F.Y.I. Menu shall appear--select IRC once again. You will be prompted for a Server. Type: irc.dal.net [Enter]. Then you will be prompted for a nickname. Mind you, on the AUSTnet IRC Network, you can use 30-character length nick names by typing /QUOTE NICK (replace with your new nick name).

If you have an Internet account from a local ISP (internet service provider), then E-Mail your System Administrator and ask if an IRC client has been installed at the site and if so, how it may be used. Traditionally, a UNIX system will use the ircII client.

Most .edu (Educational) sites facilitate full Internet connectivity (E-Mail, USENET, FTP, Telnet, IRC, ETC.) on campus. Please investigate on how to use your IRC client at your school's computer workstation(s) or lab.

If you have your own PPP, SL/IP, CSlip or SLIrP link provided by your local Internet Access Provider (IAP), download mIRC and make a new directory called MIRC. The mIRC archive is a self-extractable executable ZIP file so please place the file within your new MIRC directory and open it with Windows. Then, copy your winsock.dll file to either that directory or your Windows directory. Use Windows to operate your TCP Dialer to call your local ISP, then, click on the mIRC icon. Windows95 users should be able to use the dialup networking software inside of Windows95, making the usage of Trumpet Winsock unnecessary here. If your IAP facilitates software for dialing into the network, please use it.

Once you are connected, you can click on the mIRC icon and then setup. Here, configure your email to show the characters of your E-Mail Address BEFORE the @ sign. Also, in the "Real Name" information--please put your real name here. This ensures that AUSTnet operators and #MMPR Channel Operators are able to properly identify so you that you are not confused with a trouble maker.

For information on how to use mIRC, please click on the Help icon and use the pull-down help menu.

Once you have familiarized yourself with mIRC, click on the Misc pull-down menu and under Server, configure your default server to be irc.austnet.org using port 6667 and the default channel to join #mmpr or, in the status window, type /SERVER irc.austnet.org 6667 and /JOIN #MMPR once you are connected.

Macintosh users will require the ircle IRC client to repeat these steps. For further assistant, please contact your internet access provider.

As a last resort, if you have a Telnet client or your World Wide Web browser can Telnet, you can Telnet into the AUSTnet via the AUSTnet Telnet IRC Server by telnetting to telnet.austnet.org. It is strongly recommended you obtain access to the IRC via one of the above methods instead of via Telnet because the connection is extremely slow and you cannot operate as an actual user on the IRC beyond sending and receiving public and private messages.

Once you have obtained access to the IRC, use server irc.austnet.org using port 6667. Using an ircII client or using mIRC, type /SERVER irc.austnet.org 6667 and [Enter]. Once the MOTD (message of the day) has completed displaying on the screen, type /join #MMPR [Enter] and you can begin typing messages to the channel. For information on how to use an ircII client, type /HELP [Enter] or, using mIRC, click on the Help pull-down menu from the command bar from above.

For information about the AUSTnet, visit http://www.austnet.org/.

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Channel Regulations

Though, the AUSTnet is the friendliest network on the Internet, the gateway to the Undernet or the EFnet might include people outside of this environment. And because Power Rangers is as equally despised as it is liked by the public, users with malcitious intentions will invade this area. So, as such, the following guide lines have been arranged.

Do not Flood/Flash/Spam/Harass/Shout at the channel.
- Flooding is repeatedly publicly displaying at least 10 lines of text within at least five seconds (usually humanly impossible to accomplish typing it out manually). This is usually done automatically to cause trouble.
- Flashing is displaying escape control characters to distort the users of the screens.
- Spamming is publicly displaying 10 or more lines of text to the channel within five seconds (usually humanly impossible to accomplish manually).
- Harassing is insulting a user, rapidly changing nicknames to avoid /IGNOREs or attempt to avoid a ban.
- Shouting is typing to the channel frequently using more than three exclamation marks and/or typing using all capital letters.
No over abundant usage of profanity. Cursing is not welcome here. Remember, this is a fairly family-oriented channel and as such we try to avoid all the swear words that the FCC wouldn't allow on television during any hours. And even then, expletives are generally expected to be kept to a very strict minimum.
Do not discuss anything illegal. Subjects to do with pirating (anything), illegal drugs, stolen merchandise is a ban/kickable offense on the first mention of this.
Restrict adult subjects. Conversation of sex, drugs, most political matters and/or any other controversial discussion is strictly forbidden.
No Ops Begging. Channel Operator status is for staff only. They serve a vital purpose to the channel itself and is not to be considered a gesture of friendship. If you feel that something needs to be done on the Channel that requires the assistance of an Op, /MSG them your situation and they will be happy to assist you.
Do not advertise for your IRC Channel here. No ads for your WWW/FTP site unless related to Power Rangers are allowed either.
No beeping in public messages.
Do not begin a conversation off-topic. The regulars might discuss something outside of the set topic to break boredom or just begin conversing with each other. But a good rule of thumb is to either join in the conversation or give out your opinion about something to do with the topic.
Maintain good netiquette and manners. Say hello to users who join the channel or goodbye to those whom state they are leaving if you wish to, however, do not program an automatic greeter whenever someone joins the channel. This would assume everyone who joins speaks English.
Last but not least, please Do Not whine to other IRC Operators (IRCops) if you are kicked or banned from any channel on any IRC network. IRC Operators have more pressing matters to be dealing with. Anyone who owns a channel is literally the King and/or Queen of that channel and reserve the right to use it in any manner they feel appropriate. IRCops only involve themselves in matters concerning the network including user harassment.

#MMPR Channel Operators may cast a vote to ban a particular user and if the majority rules in favor of the ban, it may remain in place for reasons _not_ listed above. It may be appealed, however, the channel founder must agree to the appeal.

The bottom line is: In America ONLY, the first amendment of the US Constitution grants you the rights to freedom expression and speech--only from The United States Government. Not private entities such as IRC or Channel operators. We reserve the right to deny any user from accessing #MMPR at any time for any reason. However, for the sake of fairness--the above guidelines are provided to give fair pre-warning to all those who enter our channel of what _not_ to do in case they don't know. This list will be updated without notice.

Operators of the AUSTnet channel #MMPR are obligated to provide three warnings to the user (preferably publicly to the channel for witnesses sake). Once then, operators reserve the right to forcibly remove that user (kick) from the channel. If after three kicks under the above circumstances the user remains to repeat the offense, #MMPR Operators must ban the user from the channel using the following formula:

/MODE +b #MMPR *!*[email protected]*.host.domain

#MMPR may be replaced by *. For example, if a user joins a channel and because of the above mentioned due process warrants them a ban, type /WHOIS and the address you see should look like this:

Offender [email protected]

You would want to put: /MODE +b * *!*[email protected]*.isp.com -- since the machine names frequently alter themselves. The * serves as a wild card expression to alert the server to know that if he changes his nickname from Offender to say, offender2, he still cannot gain access by default.

Your Channel Operators are:

(Dairenn Lombard) -- Channel Administrator (core ChanOp)

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IRC Chat Transcripts

Transcript of IRC Chat with David Mallow (a.k.a., Colin Phillips), the voice of Baboo, announcer for the preview of each Power Rangers and VR Troopers episode, the voice of VR Trooper's Toxoid, Air Stryker and Ballistix.
- Transcript of IRC Chat Transcript for February 26th, 1996 with David Mallow ("voiceguy").
Transcript of IRC Chat with Ron Wasserman (a.k.a., Aaron Waters), the former musician for Power Rangers, VR Troopers, X-Men, Camp Candy and other shows as well as a co-producer/engineer for many albums.
- Transcript of IRC Chat Transcript for December 16th, 1995 with Ron Wasserman.
Transcript of IRC Chat with Jeff Pruitt, former stunt-coordinator (second unit director) for Power Rangers between the second-half of the 1st season until the end of the 3rd season. Held November 30th, 1996.

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Special thanks to: Rufio, AmandaB, Kristen, proranger, ThomasF, d-day, Mei, Sabba20, Lori_Ann, and Mekare for their contribution to the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Fan's Chat Channel on the AUSTnet Internet Realtime Chat network.

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Information on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Live Chat on the IRC

Table of Contents

What is the IRC?

History

How to join #MMPR

Channel Regulations

IRC Chat Transcripts