GeekShed IRC Network
A Tip for Connecting with Mibbit
Mibbit is a free, Javascript-based IRC client that can be embedded on a web page or used from the Mibbit site to connect to GeekShed. To connect properly, Mibbit needs to pass the correct information to the GeekShed server.
If you type out a server name for Mibbit , your personal information (like your IP address) can be revealed to everyone. To protect your privacy, please be sure to choose GeekShed from the list of networks on the Mibbit site. Do not click the “Server” link to enter a server name.
Here’s what that part of your screen will look like:
If you have any other questions about using Mibbit, check out the documentation on the Mibbit site.
—posted by Tengrrl/Bunny
November 15, 2012 - 7:23 pm
I use the manual config and use intrepid or enterpise
November 15, 2012 - 7:36 pm
Note that if you connect in that way, your IP can be revealed to anyone on the network. Mibbit does not cloak your IP completely unless you use the pull-down list, as shown in the image.
November 15, 2012 - 8:05 pm
how does this effect embedded widgets on my site, do I need to amend anything
November 15, 2012 - 9:49 pm
Likely if you used our name in the drop down option when you setup your widget you’re likely fine.
To test this, do a /whois YourNick and if your real name shows an IP address you need to update it.