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Some members of Mac Heist started an IRC channel at irc://irc.macnn.com/#macheist.
The channel was started, after a discussion on the forums, by neko who also manages Chanserv and op access.
The channel achieved some fame when it was linked to on the front page of macheist.com for a short period, and user numbers approached 200. A second channel, #mh-chat was started shortly after this to control the amount of off-topic conversation.

Rules

• Do not use vulgar or insensitive language
• Do not discuss anything other than Macheist when the topic says so
• Do not ask for ops over and over
• Do not advertise non-MacHeist related sites or channels
• Do not spread misinformation, eg. saying that the heist has started when it hasn't, etc
• Do not play "The Game"
• Do not take anything said by Chiraag as confirmed information until Phill also confirms it (read MacHeist about page for a tad more info)
• Respect Channel Operators
• Respect other users
• No Warez talk will be permitted

• Do not evade bans
• Do not impersonate ops, users, or other significant people

#macheist operators

• Crypt
• DarkJC
• DrTaru
• epochblue
• Gimp
• Maulsel
• neko
• post-break
• nfreader
• phillryu

#mh-chat operators

• DrTaru

Client Specifics

MacHeist Chat

This year Phill and crew has provided us with a freebie app that is a direct connection to #macheist This software is available in your loot upon registering for MHII

Java Chat

Click the above link to use a java chat that will connect to #macheist. No downloading of an IRC client is required.

If it does not auto-connect, type '/join #macheist' to join.

Mibbit Chat

Similar to the Java Chat, in that it also doesn't need to have anything downloaded. It's also a little sleeker and faster.

Just enter a username, and it should connect.

X-Chat Aqua

This is the most common IRC client for mac users.

Connecting to the channel:
1. Close the server window if it opens and type in /server irc.macnn.com 6667
2. Wait for the MOTD and log-in information to finish loading and type in /join #macheist
Notes:

• Channel operators are indicated with a green orb next to their name
• Members with Voice are indicated with an amber orb
• To refresh the topic type /topic

Colloquy

Universal Binary; Easy to use IRC and SILC client for Mac OS X.

Connection Tutorial:

1. Opening the application brings up a New Connection window. Enter your nickname (or handle) in the Nickname field.
2. Make sure the Server Protocol field is set to IRC (Internet Relay Chat).
3. In the Chat Server field, type irc.macnn.com or choose that option from the drop-down menu. Colloquy should already have the correct port (6667) chosen by default.
4. Click Connect.
5. In the Connections window, select the irc.macnn.com server that you just created, and click the Join Room button at the top of the window.
6. In the menu that appears, type #macheist in the Chat Room field. After a short wait, the chat room should appear.

Conversation

Conversation is the perfect client for IRC beginners.

Connection Tutorial:

1. Opening the application brings up the Preferences window. Enter your nickname (or handle) in the Nickname field. Enter your Real Name in the Real Name Field and close the window.
2. In the Conversation Window click the + sign at the bottom to bring up the new server window.
3. Type irc.macnn.com and click the open dropdown and choose open.
4. It then connects to irc.macnn.com.
5. Once again in the conversation window click the + at the bottom.
6. Type in macheist in the box at the bottom and choose open like before.
7. Welcome to the chat! People with red heads next to their names are Operators. People with green heads have Voice. People with grey heads are regular users.