[IRCServices] Services to /msg Instead of /notice

[Andrew Kempe]

With pleasure.... done!

Andrew

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-ircservices at ender.shadowfire.org
> [mailto:owner-ircservices at ender.shadowfire.org]On Behalf Of Kevin
> Sent: 07 February 2000 20:58
> To: ircservices at ender.shadowfire.org
> Subject: Re: [IRCServices] Services to /msg Instead of /notice
>
>
> On Mon, 7 Feb 2000, [Real] wrote:
>
> > Hi there Im new to this list , first of all let me say Hi to
> everyone , Nice
> > talking to you all.
> > I need some help on how can I make my IRCd services make /msg instead of
> > /notice when a user asks help from the services.
> > Can anyone out there help please?
>
> Could someone add a response to this one to the FAQ?  It's asked all too
> frequently. :)
>
> RFC1459 (the IRC protocol spec) specifies that /notice should be used for
> automatic replies, and that no script, bot, or service should make an
> automatic reply to a /notice, so as to avoid reply loops.  Hence, /msg
> would be *incorrect* for replies from services, being both a protocol
> violation and possibly leading to message loops if a reply from services
> triggers a reply from someone's script.
>
> This question has been asked many times, and the answer is always that it
> won't be changed.  I suggest looking into modifications to your IRC client
> or a script for your IRC client that corrects the reasons why you want it
> as a /msg instead of as a /notice instead.
>
> --Kevin
>
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