CNET Live FAQedit

From Buzz Out Loud Wiki

CNET Live is where to watch BOL live shows. Follow Twitter.com/CNETfans for live stream alerts, schedule, who's hosting and what's up with the site and chat.

Contents 1 The Show 1.1 When does the show start? 1.2 Do the hosts watch the chat? 1.3 I missed the show, is it possible to watch it again? 2 Chat 2.1 Can I use a regular IRC client? 2.2 Are there any commands I need to know? 2.3 Chat Room Conduct 2.4 Why Did My Nick Change To Unidentified? 2.5 I'm banned, what can I do?

[edit] The Show

[edit] When does the show start?

Buzz Out Loud records live at approximately 10:30 a.m. PDT (17:30Z, 1:30 p.m. EDT). Start time is indeterminate.

[edit] Do the hosts watch the chat?

Tom (acedtect), Jason (raygun01) and the other hosts do log into chat. They usually talk on screen and in text before and after the show. Please don't forget that they're at work recording a show. During the actual recording, they don't have a lot of time to look at the chat. They may or may not answer questions or acknowledge you. Please treat them with courtesy at all times.

Nicks of other regular hosts are: mollywood (Molly), natalidelconte (Natali), Rafe (Rafe Needleman), Cooley (Brian Cooley) and briantong (Brian Tong). Host Schedule.

[edit] I missed the show, is it possible to watch it again?

Video of the podcast portion of the show is archived on CNET Live. Click on the show you want to watch. That will take you to the show page where you'll see the episode list. The pre and post shows are only available live.

Note: many people are unable to view CNET video in Firefox with AdBlock on. Turn it off for the page, refresh and try again.

There is also a video podcast. iTunes link: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=280434959 Zune link : http://social.zune.net/redirect?type=podcastseries&id=0f878847-d93f-415d-9765-a564f7193a8a RSS feed: http://bolvideopodcast.cnettv.com/

[edit] Chat

[edit] Can I use a regular IRC client?

Yes it's: irc.geekshed.net #CNETFans

[edit] Are there any commands I need to know?

To change your nick, type
/nick newnickhere
replace 'newnickhere' with the nick you'd like to use

To register your nick, type
/ns register password email
replace 'password' with a password you can remember, and 'email' with a real email address

To change your password, type
/ns set password newpasswordhere replace 'newpasswordhere' with the password you want

If you forget your password, type
/join #help ask for help and network staff will help you

[edit] Chat Room Conduct

Remember that CNET fans are of many ages and backgrounds from all over the world. Please be courteous and respectful to other users. Be polite, family-friendly, and don't be disruptive.

Anything not covered here, is up to the channel founder's and operator's discretion, please respect their requests.

You may be kicked, muted, or banned for any of the following:

• Arguing with OPs
• Any disruptive behavior
• The use of caps, it is considered to be shouting and rude in IRC
• Objectionable language
• Sexual comments
• Channel spamming or flooding
• Flaming or trolling
• Harassment or abuse of other users
• Insulting the hosts
• Repeatedly trashing CNET and CNET shows. Take it to email, voicemail, forums or your blog
• Overuse of /me commands, pasting in long links or text when the channel is busy
• Bot suicides (using caps or language just to get kicked)
• PM/Query/DCC/CTCP anyone (especially OPs) without first asking their permission
• Running scripts such as "I'm listening to...", "My specs are..."
• Adopting a nick containing the word CNET, a host name or show title in whole or in part
• Overlong nicks. Please keep to as few characters as possible
• Ban evasion

When you are in chat you are a guest on the GeekShed IRC network. See their Terms of Service.

Chat is a place the hosts feel comfortable to visit. Keep it that way.

Now with that out of the way, if you have any relevant questions feel free to ask! Have fun and remember #CNETFans is open 24/7 :)

[edit] Why Did My Nick Change To Unidentified?

If your nick was automatically changed to Unidentified##### this means that you were using a registered nick.

• If you registered it, you must identify (log in):
  • Change your nick back to what it was: /nick YourNameHere
  • Identify with NickServ within 60 seconds: /ns identify [password]
• If you did not register it:
  • The nick is already registered on the network, choose another: /nick NewNameHere

See Also: Why should I register my nick? and How do I register my Nick?

[edit] I'm banned, what can I do?

If you are banned (most likely from violating one of the rules above) send an e-mail to: here