Whois
From TalkingIRC
the /whois command on IRC is used to query the server for information about a client. When submitting logs to the network administration, it is important to include the output from the /whois command.
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[edit] Syntax
The syntax for this command is as follows:
/whois nickname
where nickname is the chat handle of the person about whom you wish to obtain information.
[edit] Examples
Below is a couple of whois reports. The information presented could be different depending on the person and their status on the server.
[edit] Normal User
this person is a normal user; that is, they have no special privileges on the server. this is the type of report you will include with logs, if you are submitting an abuse report; unless, you are reporting an abusive admin!
*** ace[shellworld] is irc@tIRC-2C6552D.net (The FreedomChat IRC Network) *** on irc via server hub.tx.us.talkingirc.net (TalkingIRC Network Hub (Texas, +USA)) *** ace[shellworld] has been idle 1 minutes, signed on at Sat Feb 3 19:40:35 +2007
[edit] Network Administrator
Depending on the status of the user, this could be different. This report is of a network administrator.
*** ace is ace@dictator.talkingirc.net (http://www.freedomchat.org) *** ace : is a registered nick *** on channels: ~#TalkingIRC ~#help *** on irc via server hub.tx.us.talkingirc.net (TalkingIRC Network Hub (Texas, USA)) *** ace is a Network Administrator *** ace : is available for help. *** ace : is using a Secure Connection *** ace has been idle 47 minutes, signed on at Sat Feb 3 18:39:09 2007 *** ace : End of /WHOIS list.
