Slightly OT: We should move #xorg off of FreeNode

[Ely Levy]

On Wed, 23 Feb 2005, Patrick McFarland wrote:

> On Wednesday 23 February 2005 09:25 am, Ely Levy wrote:
> > I don't think there is a need to be over dramatic,
> > first of all you can start #xorg channel on whatever network you feel
> > like.
>
> Yes, I can. However, that doesn't mean everyone will follow.

Nope, are you even on #xorg?

> > Second where did you see that infomation on?
>
> Freenode itself. Infact, I saw several Tor users be banned personally. Ask
> lilo if you need more information.

I see *.tor k-line

> > Did you try talking to  him?
>
> Yes, he isn't interested in any other solution (such as letting channels
> themselves decide who is wanted or not).
>
> > What reason did he have for doing so? Is it perm or many just
> > temporary?
>
> A small botnet was bothering some of the larger channels. He says the ban is
> temporary, but he keeps re-enabling the ban when the botnet shows up.

How about going to the people who host tor and ask them to solve the
problem? If their service is getting abused I think it's more than
sensabile to k-line them especially if their provider doesn't take care of
it.
those small botnets disturb not only one channel but the server as a
whole, I'm happy freenode has responsible admins.
Btw that small botnet flooded #xorg as well, so you can assume *tor
would have been banned from it as well.

The ones you should complain to are the eff which let their service be
abused for so long without moving a finger.

Ely

P.S
How do we know you are not behind those attacks and just try to promote
your new network or so?