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Getting Started


  1. What is an image board?


    2. An image board is a place where people can post images of whatever they like, within reason. There are different categories that we have made available for the different interests we have. Once we get more resources at our disposal, more boards will be added over time.


  2. Where should I start?


    3. Familiarize yourself with the rules before you start posting. If you start posting without observing the community first, you will sound rude, immature, and uninformed; these posts are usually ignored. It's okay to voice your opinion, but disrespecting others is a good way to get flamed. When posting, use proper English. Poorly written posts with bad grammar and spelling will be ignored, openly ridiculed, and probably deleted.

Posting


  1. How do I set a username?


    2. 7chan does not have a registration system. Most users post anonymously. If you want to verify your identity, you may use a tripcode. Keep in mind that tripcodes are an outdated tech, and there are places online that can crack tripcodes as well.


  2. What is a tripcode and how do I use one?


    3. A tripcode is something a user can put into the "Name" field when posting on an image board to uniquely identify themselves. This prevents another user from "stealing" another's identity. Basically whatever password you enter is encrypted, creating a hash value that is displayed, uniquely identifying a user. This method is not fail-proof, but it is something a user has the option to do. Tripcodes can be used by putting a # (hash sign) after one's name in the "Name" field and your own password.
    An example would be the following
    Name
    Typing "john#password" into the Name field would result in john!ozOtJW9BFA being displayed on the board.


  3. What is a secure tripcode and how do I use one?


    4. A secure tripcode is unique to the web site you use it on. While a normal tripcode will be the same for every other image board, the output of a secure tripcode will be unique to 7chan. Secure tripcodes can be used by putting two ## (hash sign) after one's name in the Name field.
    An example would be the following:
    Name
    Typing john##password into the Name field would result in john!!R0LGD2LmN0 being displayed on the board. Additionally, you can combine a regular tripcode and a secure tripcode when posting.
    An example would be the following:
    Name


  4. What are these sage and age things I keep hearing about?


    5. "Sage" comes from the Japanese verb sageru (下げる) which means "to lower", while "age" comes from the Japanese verb ageru (上げる) which means "to raise". Using sage allows a user to reply to a topic without bumping it to the top. A user would sage a topic when he or she doesn't like what was posted, so it then adds to the amount of posts the topic has, allowing it to be pruned from the board more quickly without bumping the topic back to the first page of the board. To sage a thread, simply enter "sage" in the email field. Although age is sometimes used, keep in mind that it is not needed in order to bump a thread.
    Email


  5. How do I quote another post?


    6. Simply click the post number of who you wish to quote, and put a ">" before the text you wish to quote.
    Message


  6. Can I delete my own posts?


    7. Yes. Check the box near your post, scroll down to the bottom of the page, then click delete. You can delete the file only if you want, just check the "file only" radio button. Please note that it is necessary to set a password in the password field when making a post in order to be allowed to delete a post.
    Delete Post []
    Password


  7. How do I make text bold, italic, underline, etc.?


    8. • [b]This will be bold[/b] = This will be bold
    • [i]This will be italicized[/i] = This will be italicized
    • [u]This will be underlined[/u] = This will be underlined
    • [s]This will be striked out[/s] = This will be striked out

    You can combine tags as well.


  8. I didn't delete my post, where did it go?


    9. As each of our respective boards have a 10 page limit, threads "fall off" of the boards when they are pushed to the very back. Additionally, a staff member may have deleted it if it was against the rules.


  9. Why can't I bump a thread to the top of the board?


    10. Threads enter "auto-sage" upon reaching a certain number of replies. Once this threshold is reached, said thread will stop bumping. This prevents threads from staying on boards for too long, and becoming stale.


  10. How can I post a whole directory of images?


    11. You can use xChan Directory Dumper. Use the settings below to properly dump your directory. Remember to make your topic first.
    1. Select Other
    2. Enter http://www.7chan.org/board.php as the Submit URL
    3. Select 7chan as the Board type
    4. Enter your board's directory name such as s for /s/
    5. Select your directory to dump
    6. Choose your post message if you want one, DO NOT use statistics mode.
    7. Enter your thread's number
    8. Change the post delay to 10 seconds
    9. Click "Dump your load"

Community


  1. What can I do to be a part of the community?


    2. There are many ways to contribute. When you are ready, you should start posting. Commenting in threads, helping with requests, and joining the IRC channel are great ways to join in the community.


  2. How do I become part of the staff?


    3. Unfortunately we do not accept applications; the best answer is to not ask. Administrators will decide when a user is fit to become part of the staff.


  3. What are memes?


    4. They are similar to fads, but more like internet phenomena. In order to understand them, you will need to figure out over time. They are a key part of 7chan's culture; please take the time to understand them. Demonstrating a lack of knowledge in our culture will often be met with hostility.


  4. I don't understand these phrases and I was told to "lurk moar". What does that mean?


    5. It means that you haven't been around long enough to understand the community, and that you've shown a general lack of knowledge in our culture. 7chan's community has its own culture and morals, and it is best to stick around and slowly understand what everything means before posting or asking a question.


  5. Why is posting "Furry" artwork outside of /fur/ a bannable offense?


    6. Due to previous issues with furry artwork, posting any content that has furry artwork in it is prohibited outside of /fur/.

    Furry artwork has historically been a thorn in 7chan's side. After having an entire board for furries to post in, the administrative staff decided that there were far more drawbacks to furry artwork than benefits, and after a slew of DMCAs and drama, the furry board was closed and furry artwork was banned. However, we've recently re-opened the board with a set of dedicated moderators and administrators, and have streamlined our DMCA processing pipeline.


  6. How do you define furry artwork?



    7. A "furry" is an anthropomorphic character that takes on animalistic characteristics. However, since we allow nekos (kemonomini), we draw the line between furry and neko using the following guide:

7chan IRC

How to Connect to 7chan's IRC Channel


Server: irc.7chan.org
Port: 6667
Channel: #7chan

What's the IRC Channel For?


7chan's IRC chatroom is where 7chan users gather to chat about anything and everything. Our staff often hangs out on IRC, so feel free to join us for a conversation. If you already have an IRC client installed, click here to connect directly.
New to IRC? Follow these simple steps, and you'll be idling for days on end in no time.



Step 1: Download and Install HexChat

First, you'll need an IRC client. HexChat is free and open-source, so it's what we'll use in this example.


Step 2: Open HexChat and enter your user info


When you launch HexChat for the first time, a Network List window will appear.
  • Fill in your user information at the top:
    • Nick name: This is your unique username on IRC. Only one person can use a nickname at a time.
    • Second choice and Third choice: Backup nicknames in case your first choice is taken.
    • User name and Real name: These can be anything you like.

HexChat Network List window with user information filled in>
Figure 1: HexChat Network List window with user information filled in



Step 3: Add the 7chan Network



Now, let's add 7chan to your list of networks.
  • Click the "Add" button on the right.
  • Name the new network 7chan.
  • With 7chan selected, click the "Edit" button.


Step 4: Edit the Server Settings


A new dialog will pop up where we'll enter the server details.
  • Click "Edit" to modify the server entry.
  • Replace newserver/6667 with irc.7chan.org/6667.
  • Optional: To automatically join the #7chan channel when you connect, enter #7chan in the "Favorite Channels" field.
  • Change the Character set to UTF-8 (Unicode) from the drop-down menu if it's not there by default.

If you prefer a secure connection (recommended):
  • Change irc.7chan.org/6667 to irc.7chan.org/+6697.
  • Check the box labeled "Accept invalid SSL certificate". (Yes, we know accepting an invalid certificate sounds weird, but we're lazy and don't want to renew it.)

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Figure 2: Edit Server window with details filled in (Note: Checking "Accept invalid SSL certificate" is important!)


Step 5: Connect to 7chan


Almost there!
  • Click "Close" to exit the Edit Server window.
  • Back in the Network List window, ensure 7chan is selected.
  • Click "Connect".
  • If prompted by your firewall, allow HexChat to connect to the internet.

Step 6: Start Chatting!


Welcome aboard! You've successfully connected to the #7chan IRC channel. Drop some memes, post some hentai, whatever, we don't care. Just don't spam or act too retarded.

Frequently Asked Questions About IRC

How Do I Keep My Nickname? What Is NickServ? Why Am I Being Asked to Change My Nickname?


NickServ is a service that helps protect your nickname on IRC.
  • If NickServ asks you to identify: It means the nickname you've chosen is registered by someone else.
  • What to do: Change your nickname using the command /nick NewNickname.
  • If you don't change it: NickServ will automatically change it for you (usually to something like Guest1234).

To register your own nickname:
  • Choose a nickname that's not already registered.
  • Type /ns register YourPassword [email protected].
  • Follow any instructions sent to your email to complete the registration.

Where Can I Learn More About IRC?


Curious to dive deeper into the world of IRC? Check out http://www.irchelp.org/ for a wealth of helpful topics and guides.


If you have any questions or run into any issues, either ask on /irc/ or /halp/ (or /b/, but don't expect any actual help if you do it there).

Troubleshooting


  1. I'm banned, what should I do?


    2. You should first find out why you were banned. If you truly deserved it, you should wait for it to expire (note that some bans are permanent). If you believe that the ban is for someone else, or it was an unfair amount of time, please state this in the appeal form. You can also speak with the staff on the IRC channel. Do not try and evade the ban, your IP range will be banned and your ISP may be notified if the situation permits it.


  2. I can't view 7chan, is there something wrong?


    3. It's possible that the server is down for maintenance. Check with the IRC channel, or try again later.


  3. I was banned for using a proxy, what gives?


    4. 7chan does not permit the use of proxies. While they do have their advantages, they can be used to bypass bans. Please disable your proxy to start using 7chan. If you believe there was a mistake, please speak with the staff on the IRC channel.


  4. I can't post a picture; the error message says that there is a duplicate entry, what do I do?


    5. In order to reduce flooding, only one copy of an image may be posted at a time. If the image was posted by another poster, you may still get the error message.


  5. I have a complaint about a poster or a thread, who do I go to?


    6. There is a report button on the bottom of every board page. Simply check the box near the reply you wish report, scroll down to the report button on the bottom of each page, and follow the instructions. If you have a complaint, please visit our IRC channel and contact a staff member.


  6. I was banned for posting a file dump or a shortened URL link, what are ones that won't get me auto banned?

    7. File Dumps
    URL shorteners
    • Due to rampant CP spammers using every URL shortener on the interwebs, we no longer recommend their usage.

Miscellaneous


  1. How does 7chan protect me?


    2. 7chan practices a transparent nonlogging policy. We keep absolutely no Apache access logs to guard your IP addresses in the occurrence of federal seizure of our server(s).


  2. I have a question, but it's not listed here, what do I do?


    3. Please speak with the staff on IRC.

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