From 735e66ee785f764049dcadc16222abf7a92cb5cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeremy Stanley Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2021 12:53:44 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Re-add suggestion to register IRC nicks Nick registration is no longer required to join the channels we manage, but it's still a good idea. Since OFTC does provide a few words on the process, add some sentences linking to that. Change-Id: I744844a9a9e134dfddf2f170059a8b51563ecde1 --- doc/source/developers.rst | 8 +++++++- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/source/developers.rst b/doc/source/developers.rst index 71a82ee..b3da1b7 100644 --- a/doc/source/developers.rst +++ b/doc/source/developers.rst @@ -26,7 +26,12 @@ IRC so that one can ask questions if one encounters issues with other phases of account setup. If you do not know how to connect to OFTC, the `Connecting to OFTC`_ -document will help. +document will help. If you're going to be interacting with others +through OFTC on a regular basis, it's also recommended you `Register +your IRC Nick`_ since it's how they'll know you're you. This will +allow you to reclaim your name later if someone starts using it +while you're not connected, or even (with some additional settings) +preventing anyone else from using it at all. You can find the OpenDev community in the ``#opendev`` IRC channel on OFTC. @@ -34,6 +39,7 @@ For further information about the use of IRC in OpenStack, see :ref:`irc-guide`. .. _Connecting to OFTC: https://www.oftc.net/ +.. _Register your IRC Nick: https://www.oftc.net/Services/#register-your-account Extra Gerrit account setup steps