To get to a MIN Server: In your IRC program, type /server irc.Mistrider.Net.  If you are prompted for a port, try a number between 6667 & 7000

User responsibility: Remember that you are a guest on this network, and behave accordingly. You are
responsible for your actions, including everything that your script or client, if you run one, does. If you don't know what your scripts do, learn! It would be a good idea to disable your scripts, until you learn what is acceptable in the channels you visit. The administrators are not liable or responsible for the actions of any user on the server. You agree that you use this server at your own risk. There is no warranty or guarantee of any user's ability to connect to any server at any time.

General Rules everything on this page is a 'rule' =)
 1. No harassing of other users, particularly of younger users by older ones.
 2. No cyber sex in open channels of any kind. If you gotta do it, keep it private. (DCC, /msg)
 3. Try to keep cursing to a minimum
 4. No Trolling.  Trolling - any act where an adult attempts to make real life contact with a minor,
     or impersonates a minor for the purpose of  making intimate contact with a minor.
 5. No selling of products or services. Spam-free zone.

Channels: Users are welcome to register their own channels (subject to approval), or to create  temporary channels while on the server, with the following exceptions:
 1. Channels intended for illegal purposes, or as a base for selling of any kind. Such channels may be purged
     and the owners/users banned from the server without prior notice.
 2. Channels offering or appearing to offer psychological counseling must be preapproved, with the stipulation
     that the manager be a currently certified practicing professional ... contact any server administrator for more
     information.
 3. This server is a troll free zone. Trolling will result in an immediate k-line when brought to the attention of the
     administrators.
     Note: unless we have clear and overwhelming evidence of inappropriate behavior elsewhere, this rule means MIN
     servers.
 4. The Administration in no way supports or endorses the actions of channel operators or owners in any matter.
     Channel content, conflicts, and channel bans (as well as their resolution) are the sole responsibility of the channel
     owners or creators, unless network policies are violated *OR* the channel users ask for intervention.

Bans: A reason will always be given for a ban, and a copy of the log showing the offense kept. Most, but not all, first time bans will be for a period of 24 hours or less, and come after a verbal (messaged) warning. Bans of more than 48 hours may be appealed, however, the decision of the Administrators is final. Channel bans and their resolution are not the responsibility of the Administration: contact the channel owner instead. This is a nonexclusive list of  banning offenses:

        1  Flooding, particularly in the administration and help areas.
        2  IP Spoofing: It is expected that users will not seek to mask their IP. The software we are using allows for
            partial masking, so a user’s IP is partially masked anyway.
        3  Running unapproved bots, or a war bot of any kind.
        4  Nuking, Spinging, ICMP bombing, etc., or running a war script with the intention of using its offensive
            or defensive measures.
            Users having difficulties with other users should see first the channel ops, then the Administration, for help.
            Type /join #help to find an admin staff member.
        5  Running more than 2 connections on the server per user (cloning)
            Note: Turn off any clone banning settings on your scripts!
            The masking software can make it appear clones exist where none do. Admins and IRCops will be aware
            of any true clones.
        6  Bashing, intimidating, or harassing other users - particularly older users harassing younger ones.
        7  This server is a troll free zone. Trolling will result in an immediate k-line when brought to the attention
            of the administrators.
        8  Advertising or attempting to sell a commercial product or site. Promotion of sites is limited to personal
            homepages or resource sites.

Ban Appeals should be made in writing by the person banned or a friend of the banned person who uses the server.

The email addressed to akill@mistrider.net should contain a valid return email, details of the ban, and a short reason as to why the ban should be lifted.

Ban appeals will be considered by at least 3 admins, including either the Network Admin . Their decision is final, except the Network Admin can overrule anyone and act independently to ban or unban, provided he gives his reasons for doing so.