FPC IRC channel

Unlike in the past, there is no official IRC channel for FPC. There are at least two FPC related channels on irc.libera.chat server - #fpc and #fpc-alt. It should be noted that the FPC core team has no control over either of these channels.

The #fpc channel is owned and operated by fpc/Lazarus developers and longtime users,the rules are as follows:

1. Purpose -> The #fpc channel is for people who use and/or develop using fpc and/or Lazarus ide or Pascal related languages to create projects. It is a place to give and receive technical support and advice with regards to developing software using the pascal programming language and fpc compiler.

2.Pascal -> Channel members are required to demonstrate at least beginner level proficiency in pascal language so that they can understand what is happening and participate. People who don’t know pascal can join the #pascal channel and utilize the resources in topic and get help with learning pascal language.

3.Joining-> The #fpc channel requires users to be logged into account to enter, however, your IP address can be added to the invite list so that you can join without an account if you prefer.. For this you will need to talk to Joanna in #fpc-unregistered channel or private message her in the forums located here https://forum.lazarus.freepascal.org/index.php

4.Introduction -> Please tell Joanna who are and how you found channel when you join. It makes her life a lot easier. She does not want to accidentally ban you because of some misunderstanding. If you wish to be discrete and use a nickname that nobody else knows you by that’s fine. You can tell her who you are privately

5.Language -> It is ok for two or more members to chat in non English languages of their choice as long as they are willing to translate if asked.

6. Culture -> Friendly and helpful. Rude/disruptive People will be shown the door.

7.Sincerity -> Channel members are expected to demonstrate sincerity and post questions that channel members were unable answer in forums or mailing lists if asked to.

8.Offtopic chat-> When no technical discussions are happening, sensible pleasant off topic chat is both allowed and enjoyed.

9. Lurking -> Pascal programmers can lurk all they like. Strangers with unknown intentions cannot.

10. Bots -> Bots are allowed only with permission from channel owners. This includes chatbots.

11.Stalking -> People who have harassed channel members in other places will be considered to be engaging in cyberstalking and removed from channel.

12.Policies-> Rules will be determined by the founders of #fpc who have the most irc channel management experience.

We cordially invite all pascal programmers who are willing to abide by these rules to join us.

Come chat on IRC .. https://libera.chat/guides/ IRC.LIBERA.CHAT Ports [6667 plaintext ] or [6697 secure] channels #fpc #pascal If anyone has any questions or concerns about irc please feel free to ask me. I can also be messaged in forums under name Joanna.