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Apomb

2008-06-03T15:38:38Z

Apomb: /*Apomb*/

Adrian Pomber has a few monickers he likes to use while chatting on IRC, using forums, or just in real life.

Some identities used are: compwiz, Compwiz333, '''apomb''', Hugo, Hackster

*bolded nick is currently being used in IRC.

[[Image:Avatar2.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Current Avatar]]

IRC channel

2008-06-03T15:38:06Z

Apomb: /* IRC Names to CompSci.ca User Names */

[[The]] #compsci.ca channel on IRC is where all the cool members are hanging out. Chances are, if you're not there, you're missing something exciting and important.

To join the CompSci.ca IRC community, you need an [[IRC Client]]. We recommend [[X-Chat]]. Join any of the servers and channels described below.

==Networks==

===CompSci.ca community on AfterNET===

'''Server:''' irc.afternet.org or irc.compsci.ca

'''Main Channel:''' #compsci.ca

'''Self-taught Programming Channel:''' #exile-cafe

==History==
===Of The Main Channel===

Much of #compsci.ca's early history is shrouded in mystery. Nobody is quite sure the exact time when it was created, but rumour has it that [[Coutsos]] was its founder, although he did not begin to regularly attend it until quite some time later. Its first regular inhabitants were [[wtd]] and a mysterious lurker named [[Ultrahex]], who though a member of compsci does not seem to ever post on the forums. Things took off sometime in early 2005, when a wave of members, including [[Hikaru79]], [[Coutsos]], [[Cervantes]], and [[Gandalf]] started regularly attending the channel. At present, #compsci.ca has a regular population of about ten, give or take, although it is subject to occasional flurries of activity, often when the moon is full.

As of April 15th, 2006, #compsci.ca is for [[CompSci.ca]] and programming related discussion. Excessive off topic discussion is to be held elsewhere.

''Please note: The above rule of 'off topic discussion' rarely holds, and don't think you've gotta be a stickler. That doesn't mean you can be a jackass, though. And there often is a lot of programming talk, or otherwise geeky conversations, usually [[wtd]] dispensing out some parcel of [[wtd's infinite wisdom]].

===Of The Self-taught Programming Channel===
This channel was thought of on the [http://www.compsci.ca/v2/viewtopic.php?t=10613 forums] by [[wtd]] on December 14, 2005. The main interest of this new channel is [[Ruby]] and [[O'Caml]]. This channel is not for the people who are taught programming in high school but for the people who self-teach it. When [[wtd]] announced it, there was a great cheer for [[wtd]] since he created the channel for the rest of the users to use and ask questions about. Now that the #cs-self-taught channel has been merged into the #exile-cafe channel, all relevant discussion may proceed there.

===Of The Compsci.ca Chat Channel===
Founded in April 15th, 2006 during the [[Great IRC Crackdown]] of 2006, it was designed to reduce much of the spam going on in the #compsci.ca main room.

This new channel is a place for more relaxed chat, the old is for more [[CompSci.ca]] related discussion and computer science in general. Programming, operating systems, etc., it's all welcome in #compsci.ca. If you are going to spam, please join #compsci.ca-chat. If you spam too much, you will be devoiced and/or kicked.

As of July 2006 this channel's existance has dwindled, and it is no longer used. General discussion may take place in #compsci.ca in a moderated fashion. Spamming and the like are still not tolerated on the main channel.

==Daily Life==

Much of #compsci.ca's time is spent in utter silence (while its members spend time in deep personal reflection and thought), broken periodically by outbursts of conversation, instruction, and weirdness. Hilarity often ensues. Confusion can become rampant when [[the]] mature members take to stealing each other's nicknames (see [[Coutsos Identity Crisis]]). On a good day, [[wtd]] can be observed teaching some interesting, mind-blowing new programming concept.

Ocasionally if you are really lucky you'll witness something as bizzare as [http://www.compsci.ca/wiki/index.php?title=IRC_2006_01_17 this wonderful event], or the short but horrifing [[vibrator incident]].

== IRC Names to CompSci.ca User Names ==
*'''[[wtd]]''' - wtd, Lotho ([http://www.afternet.org/afternet_status/?account=wtd&small=1 Status])
*'''[[Cornflake]]''' - God, md, minor_deity, cornflake, or Thinkpod ([http://www.afternet.org/afternet_status/?account=minor_deity&small=1 Status])
*'''[[Mazer]]''' - [niko|Stukkm] ([http://www.afternet.org/afternet_status/?account=ncout1&small=1 Status])
*'''[[Cervantes]]''' - Cervantes, [[Minsc]], and 100's of other variations that come up ([http://www.afternet.org/afternet_status/?account=cervantes&small=1 Status])*
*'''[[Gandalf]]''' - Gandalf, [Gandalf] ([http://www.afternet.org/afternet_status/?account=gandalf11111&small=1 Status])
*'''[[Hikaru79]]''' - Hikaru79 ([http://www.afternet.org/afternet_status/?account=hikaru79&small=1 Status])*
*'''[[Hacker Dan]]''' - Hacker_Dan, Dan ([http://www.afternet.org/afternet_status/?account=hacker_dan&small=1 Status])*
*'''[[timmytheturtle]]''' - timmy, timmytheturtle, timmythetortoise ([http://www.afternet.org/afternet_status/?account=timmytheturtle&small=1 Status])
*'''[[Amailer]]''' - Amailer ([http://www.afternet.org/afternet_status/?account=amailer&small=1 Status])*
*'''[[TheFerret]]''' - TheFerret, Furo ([http://www.afternet.org/afternet_status/?account=TheFerret&small=1 Status])
*'''[[Martin]]''' - mdkess ([http://www.afternet.org/afternet_status/?account=mdkess&small=1 Status])*
*'''[[rdrake]]''' - rdrake ([http://www.afternet.org/afternet_status/?account=rdrake&small=1 Status])
*'''[[rizzix]]''' - rizzix ([http://www.afternet.org/afternet_status/?account=rizzix&small=1 Status])*
*'''[[apomb]]''' - '''[[Apomb]]''' ([http://www.afternet.org/afternet_status/?account=compwiz333&small=1 Status])*
*'''[[Bored]]''' - Bored, Confused ([http://www.afternet.org/afternet_status/?account=bored&small=1 Status])*
*'''[[Aziz]]''' - Aziz ([http://www.afternet.org/afternet_status/?account=Aziz&small=1 Status])*
*'''[[ZeroPaladn]]''' - ZeroPaladn, ZeroWeapon
*'''[[StealthArcher]]''' - StealthArcher
*'''[[Mackie]]''' - [[Mackie]]

*Please update your account= with the proper account name if necessary.

===Statistics===
Statistics based on a combination of logs from many different users is available at [http://home.exabit.org/stats/ http://home.exabit.org/stats/] They are updated daily.

==The Future==

The future for #compsci.ca is looking bright, as it receives more and more attention in the compsci.ca community, particularly through the siggies and evangelism of [[Cervantes]], [[Coutsos]], and [[Hikaru79]]. With any luck, it will soon be as integral a part of the compsci.ca experience as the forum has come to be.

[[Hacker Dan]] has integrated a Java-based IRC client that will send users to the channel directly from the forums. The feature is currently included in the alpha version of [[V3]].

User:Apomb

2008-06-03T15:33:46Z

Apomb: */Apomb/*

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2008-06-03T15:32:31Z

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A-Pomb

2008-06-03T15:32:15Z

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A-Pomb

2008-06-03T15:31:48Z

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Legedary Members

2008-06-03T15:26:58Z

Apomb: */ Legendary Members

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Compsci.ca has accumulated a number of Legendary members throughout the years.

They are:
[[JSBN]] 
[[Blade]] 
[[Asian Sensation]] 
[[Amailer]] 
[[Shorthair]] 
[[Delos]]

Ranks

2008-06-03T15:22:42Z

Apomb: /* Special Ranks */

==Standard Ranks==
There are 12 standard ranks on compsci.ca:
<table>
<tr><td>Rank</td><td style="text-align: right">Posts Required</td></tr>
<tr><td>Newbe</td><td style="text-align: right">0</td></tr>
<tr><td>Novice</td><td style="text-align: right">6</td></tr>
<tr><td>NewBe Programmer</td><td style="text-align: right">15</td></tr>
<tr><td>Programmer</td><td style="text-align: right">35</td></tr>
<tr><td>NewBe Hacker</td><td style="text-align: right">128</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hacker</td><td style="text-align: right">256</td></tr>
<tr><td>Kick Ass Hacker</td><td style="text-align: right">512</td></tr>
<tr><td>NewBe God</td><td style="text-align: right">768</td></tr>
<tr><td>Programming God</td><td style="text-align: right">1024</td></tr>
<tr><td>L33T Programmer</td><td style="text-align: right">1536</td></tr>
<tr><td>Tony's Clone</td><td style="text-align: right">2048</td></tr>
<tr><td>CompSci God</td><td style="text-align: right">3072</td></tr>
</table>

==Special Ranks==
In addition to the standard ranks there are also quite a few custom ranks. Usually these are reserved for moderators and admins (or long time members who have contributed lots... or begged...). Here is a list o fthe special ranks: 
[[LAMER]] - [[Martin]] 
[[pwn3d Admin]] - [[Hacker Dan]] 
[[oni]] - [[Tony]] 
[[whatdotcolor]] Warrior - Andy 
[[Emo Neko]] - Nick 
classhole - [[md]] 
Unknown Entity]] - Purple Hippo 
JERKFACE - [[Mazer]] 
Just Freaky - [[Clayton]] 
[[IRC]] Mod - [[rdrake]] 
Megatokyo fanboy - [[Boo-chan]] 
[[Pirate]]Mod - [[Cerventes]] 
teh bunny - [[brenn]] 
chopstick girl - [[Aoi]] 
[[compsci princess]] - [[papatya]] 

Some unfortunate members aquire titles though stupidity or spectacularly poor judgement, usually these are [[noob]]s. They get a rank of "just newbcake".