Frequently asked questions
Q..Why do some users have symbols by their names and others have none? (+ @)
Answer..These symbols help distinguish who is in the channel. Nicks with the @ sign before them are the channel Operators or owners and are usually known as Ops. The Ops will ALWAYS help users if they are present in the channel, keep the channel running smoothly and generally run things. Nicks with a + by their name are VOICED. They are serving/sharing their files with others. Ops also share files.
Q..Does #karaoke+Mp3s have any rules?
Answer..You bet it does!! You will receive a channel rules guide sheet on request, ask any Op for one or you can go HERE to read them. Our policies can change without notice so please try to keep up with any changes. If you have any questions on channel policy then please ask any Op for assisstance. If you break channel policy, depending on the severity of the infraction you may be kicked out, banned or permanently removed from the channel altogether.
Q..Why can I see LOADS of advertisements in the channel?
Answer..In most channels where people share files you will see things like.. Type @Jollyroger for my list of 2681 files : Slots 2/6 : Queued 2 : Speed 53,876cps : Next 0m : Served 3,856 : List mar 23rd : Search On : Mode servers priority
These are your servers sharing files. These users will have a + by their names, if they don't, it means that their server is currently not working or that they have yet to be verified by an Op as working.The advert also contains information about slot availability, number of files available, age of file-list and server mode.
Q..What are the commands for using the servers and getting files?
Answer..
@(nickname) will request a server's list of files to be downloaded to your pc
@find (search term) will search all users for a particular file and shows the result in a private message to you
@(screenname)-slots will show you how many slots the server has open to send files to you
@(screenname)-queue will tell you where in the server's queue you are
!(screenname)(filename) gets the file you want. This name is also listed in the results window for your @find query and in the server lists.
Q..Is this service free?
Answer..Yes, but we recommend you use caution however. You are receiving copyrighted material! This method of peer-to-peer filesharing has been around a lot longer than programs such as kazaa, Sharezea, Bearshare etc. As yet, Mirc has not been targetted and shut down as some other networks have been (the original Napster, for instance). But this does not mean it couldn't be.
As a reminder, #Karaoke+mp3s does not condone piracy. It is illegal to copy a disk for public performance unless you own the original disk.
Q..Are there limits on the number of files I can get?
Answer..Yes. This all depends on the server mode and whether you are voiced or not.Server modes can be found in the channel ads. Some servers don't like to share with people who don't/won't share back. You will normally be able to get a limited number of files from most servers if you are not voiced. Servers Priority means that anyone can get the files but people who are voiced or Ops will get priority over non-voiced users.
Q..Can I get a virus here?
Answer..unfortunately, in peer-to-peer sharing, contracting a virus is easy. We do have channel policy to minimise the risk but you should be aware that not every file can be checked by the Ops. You should be running your own anti-virus software in any case. If you DO find a virus, please let the Ops know immediatly, giving details of the virus, who it came from and the file it was hidden in if possible. ASAP!
Also NEVER EVER EVER open a link or file sent to you in a private message or you were not expecting. EVER! No matter what it promises you...
Q..Can I be a server? If so, how?
By all means. We welcome new servers all the time! To find out how, read the setup guides here or ask an Op.
Q..Can I be a channel Op?
Impossible to say. The chances of anyone becoming Op in #Karaoke+mp3s is slim at best due to channel security reasons. However, in the case where channel conditions change or the need arises, we may consider adding operators.
Q..Is #Karaoke+mp3s only for file-sharing?
Answer..Nope! Of course it isn't! We offer a trivia game, we consider ourselves a chat room...don't be afraid to talk to people, we have a radio/jukebox where you can listen to some of our users singing and upload your own songs to. In fact, we consider ourselves a little community!! Come on in and make some new friends!!
Q..My files are being leeched and not served back to channel..can I stop this?
Answer..Of course you can! Unfortunately, there will always be those who come to the channel, rip off hundreds of your files then disappear for good. YOU can stop this happening. Omenserve comes fully equipped with a LIMITS setup section. You can tell Omenserve to only serve voiced servers, non-voiced members, ops (--this would be good!!), or a mixture of all. You can also tell omenserve HOW MANY files any one nick or status is allowed in a 24 hour period. It's TOTALLY up to you how you run your server!!
Q..Is there really any hidden material on this site and if so, where??
There sure is!! You might have to be observant, careful with your mouse sometimes...but it's there!!
Hopefully, this FAQ will have answered some of your more pertinant questions, if however you want to know the answer to anything else...ask the Ops!! Thats' what we do!!
