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What requirements does dAmn have for my computer?

To access dAmn through your browser, you will need to have a browser that supports Javascript, Java, and/or FlashPlayer running either Windows or Mac OSX (FlashPlayer tends to be more stable than Java). Both Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox support these. Upgrading or installing software of this sort is for experienced users only.

If you are a Mac OSX user using Safari as your browser, please see the Safari dAmn fix thread.

FAQ #293: What do I need to use dAmn?

How do I access dAmn through my browser?

To access dAmn, you will need an active DeviantART account. To find the dAmn hub, navigate to chat.deviantart.com and choose a channel. As a general rule, #devart tends to be the best channel for new users to learn how to use the system.

What should I avoid doing on dAmn?

• Involving yourself in chats centered around or mostly containing sex. DeviantART is not permitted by law to have such discussions, and could result in your account being banned temporarily.
• Being abusive to other deviants or generally rude/inconsiderate. This is also not accepted, and could result in temporary banning of your account.
• Posting information about any illegal activities is not acceptable.
• Generally causing problems for other channels or users.

Who should I see if I'm being harrassed on dAmn?

Official Chatrooms: The chat moderators (denoted by the addition of a @ to the front of their name, for instance @sapphiretiger) can usually be found in #MNAdmin or under situations where it cannot be avoided, in #help or #devart. They will help you with any problems you are having where they can. Please avoid sending them personal notes, however. If you are unable to contact a chat moderator through dAmn, please check to see if the "Clerk" (*MNBot) is in the chatroom. If the Clerk is there, send a ticket to the +helpdesk that includes the chatroom where the trouble is occuring, the approximate time the trouble started (with the timezone!) and the usernames of the deviants who were causing the trouble.

Unofficial Chatrooms: Please contact a Founder or Operator of the chatroom first. Note them and politely explain the situation. If the Founder or Operators do not listen to you, leave them alone and forget about it. If, and only if, you are being severely abused by both the chatroom's users and its Founders and Operators, report the incident to the +helpdesk, including the name of the chatroom where the trouble is occuring, an outline of what occured and the usernames of the deviants who were causing the trouble. Please try to capture screenshots of the trouble to back up your case.

What are the basic commands of dAmn?

The following is an incomplete listing of dAmn commands, but these are the most useful to new dAmn users. Please see FAQ #292: What are the commands that I can use in dAmn? for a full listing.

• /join
  Usage: /join #channelname
  Used to join a channel once your connection is open. This allows your chat to have tabs, and overall saves your computer a lot of work. For example, if you typed /join #devart, you would join the channel #devart.
• /me
  Usage: /me message
  Used to say an action, generally in third person. For example: /me says hello to the room  would print in the channel as * username says hello to the room
• /clear
  Usage: /clear
  Used to clear all text contained in the current channel. Useful if somebody floods the channel. This also makes your connection run slightly faster. For example, /clear would purge all text and show the window blank until somebody sends another message.
• /part
  Usage: /part #channel
  Used to part a channel you've joined. If you don't include the optional channelname at the end of the string, you will be parted from the current channel. For example, /part would exit the current channel, whereas /part #devart would part the channel named #devart.
• /whois
  Usage: /whois username
  Used to find information about a user's connection. For example, time connected, time idle, joined channels et cetera. For example, /whois newklear would print something similar to the following:

`newklear
• newk<3meev 4eva
• Long-Time Deviant
• 
  
  • online: Thu Mar 02 2006 [19:22:19]
  • idle: 52 seconds
  • chatrooms:#Whores

Are there other ways to connect to dAmn?

There are other ways to connect to dAmn, yes. But, the browser-based method is generally best for most deviants. The other methods are generally targetted at people who have had experience with IRC, or Linux/UNIX applications. Protocol accesspoints such as `doofsmack's Frabjous, and ~moeffju's List of dAmn Clients are available, but for the most part are unsupported and still in their beta phases.