What is +R ?
+R is a new channel mode setting on IRCnet.
If a channel becomes opless (no channel operators are on the channel), for
example after a takeover attempt, mass-deop or nick collide, the former
channel ops, which hosts are listed in +R, will automatically receive
server op from the IRC server.
This way, your channel won't remain opless and you can easily regain operator
status on your channels.
How does it work ?
Basically it works like a +b (ban). You set +R on a certain hostmask.
Here's a list of things you should be aware of:
every channel operator can add/delete +R settings
+R will be set on a nick!user@host combination
only ONE person matching a +R hostmask will be re-opped
there will be a random delay before the re-op, usually ~ 1 hour
To check which hosts are currently in the re-op list, use the command:
/mode #yourchannel +R
To add a new host to the re-op list, use:
/mode #yourchannel +R nick!user@your.host.name
To delete a host from the re-op list, use:
/mode #yourchannel -R nick!user@your.host.name
Tip 1: set the whole Freakshells IP range +R
If you set the complete Freakshells IPs on +R, it will work for every vhost,
so you are not affected by change of dns!
Use this command:
/mode #yourchannel +R *!user@195.149.115.0/24
(Of course, "user" should be your Freakshells login/ident/username)
Tip 2: check the re-op list of your channel regularly
Often, hostnames of ops change. You should regularly check your channel's
re-op list to see if it still contains the right hostmasks!
