How can I stop a user from bothering me?

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Updated Feb 08, 2026
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How to stop a user from bothering you

If someone is bothering you, we recommend /IGNORE. Most IRC clients have a built-in ignore system. IRC4Fun also provides a server-side /SILENCE command.

Using the IGNORE command

/ignore nickname!*some@hostmask

The ignore system blocks display on your client but doesn't stop the messages from being sent.

Using the SILENCE command

/silence +nickname!*some@hostmask

SILENCE blocks messages server-side, but entries clear upon disconnection/reconnection.

Helpful User Modes

User Mode +R — Registered-Only Messages

Prevents /msg and /notice from unregistered/unidentified users. Extremely useful against spambots.

User Mode +g — CallerID

Maintain a whitelist of users who can message you:

  • Enable CallerID: /mode MyNick +g
  • Allow a user: /ACCEPT +Nickname
  • Remove a user: /ACCEPT -Nickname
  • View whitelist: /ACCEPT *

You need to reset this mode each connection. Use /NS SET KEEPMODES ON to have NickServ re-set it automatically.

Note: Whitelists are cleared upon disconnection.