Summary

Add new section to user docs about how to configure a Fedora IRC channel to best support TeleIRC

Background

A while ago, Freenode was hit with spam attacks and many IRC channels added a restriction where only authenticated users can speak in channels. However, many bots may not be authenticated with NickServ, like TeleIRC. There are some recommended channel modes and ChanServ access flags that make for a smoother configuration for Fedora TeleIRC users.

Details

Channel modes:

# Unauthenticated users are quieted
/mode +q $~a

Example ChanServ flags:

# Grants automatic persistent voice to specific cloak used by TeleIRC
/query ChanServ ACCESS #fedora-channelname ADD tg-*!nodebot@nat/redhat/* +V
# Gateways like Matrix/Riot do not have to authenticate to speak
/query ChanServ ACCESS #fedora-channelname ADD *!*@gateway/* +V
# Gives some operator flags to Freenode network staff - useful for
# debugging and getting external support if needed
/query ChanServ ACCESS #fedora-channelname ADD *!*@freenode/staff/* +Aiotv

Outcome

• Easier for end users to configure Fedora IRC channels for TeleIRC