=head1 DROP

Using this command removes your account from services' database.
You will lose all your channel access and memos. If an account
is dropped, anyone else can re-register it. You need to log in
to services before doing this.  

When dropping and re-registering an account during a netsplit,
users on the other side of the split may later be recognized
as the new account.

=for Syntax: DROP X<account> X<password>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& DROP foo bar


=head1 FREEZE

F<FREEZE> allows operators to "freeze" an abusive user's
account. Users cannot log into a frozen account. Thus,
users cannot obtain the access associated with the
account.

F<FREEZE> information will be displayed in L<INFO> output.

=for Syntax: FREEZE X<account> ON|OFF X<reason>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& FREEZE pfish ON Persistent spammer
   /msg &nick& FREEZE alambert OFF


=head1 FVERIFY

F<FVERIFY> allows administrators to confirm a change
associated with an account registration without
having the verification email.

=for Syntax: FVERIFY X<operation> X<nickname>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& FVERIFY REGISTER jenny
   /msg &nick& FVERIFY EMAILCHG Aeriana


=head1 HOLD

F<HOLD> prevents an account and all channels registered to
it from expiring.

=for Syntax: HOLD X<account> ON|OFF

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& HOLD jilles ON


=head1 INFO

F<INFO> displays account information such as
registration time, flags, and other details.

You can query the account a user is logged in as
by specifying an equals sign followed by their
nick. This '=' convention works with most commands.

=for Syntax: INFO X<account>

=for Syntax: INFO =X<online user>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& INFO w00t
      Shows information about the account w00t.
   /msg &nick& INFO =w00tieS<home>
      Shows information about the account the user
      w00tieS<home> is logged in as.


=head1 LIST

F<LIST> shows accounts that match a given
pattern. Wildcards are allowed.

If user@host is also given, only accounts
whose last seen host matches it are shown.

=for Syntax: LIST X<pattern>

=for Syntax: LIST X<pattern>!X<user@host>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& LIST james*
   /msg &nick& LIST *a?ambert*
   /msg &nick& LIST *!*@*.de


=head1 LISTCHANS

F<LISTCHANS> shows the channels that you have access
to, including those that you own.

L<AKICK>s and host-based access are not shown.

=for Syntax: LISTCHANS

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& LISTCHANS


=head1 LISTMAIL

F<LISTMAIL> shows accounts registered to a
given e-mail address. Wildcards are allowed.

=for Syntax: LISTMAIL X<email>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& LISTMAIL patrick@example.com
   /msg &nick& LISTMAIL *@cam.ac.uk


=head1 LISTVHOST

F<LISTVHOST> shows accounts which have a vhost set
on them. If a pattern is given, only accounts
with vhosts matching the pattern are shown.

=for Syntax: LISTVHOST S<pattern>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& LISTVHOST
   /msg &nick& LISTVHOST *staff*


=head1 LOGIN

F<LOGIN> identifies you with services so that you
can perform general maintenance and commands that
require you to be logged in.

=for Syntax: LOGIN X<account> X<password>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& LOGIN smith sesame


=head1 LOGOUT

F<LOGOUT> logs you out of the account
that you are currently logged into.

=for Syntax: LOGOUT

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& LOGOUT


=head1 MARK

F<MARK> allows operators to attach a note to an account.
For example, an operator could mark the account of a
spammer so that others know the user has previously
been warned.

F<MARK> information will be displayed in L<INFO> output.

=for Syntax: MARK X<account> ON|OFF X<reason>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& MARK game_boy ON Persistent spammer
   /msg &nick& MARK nenolod OFF


=head1 REGISTER

This will register an account with &nick&. This allows
you to get access to channels more easily and use memos
(if enabled). The password is a case-sensitive password
that you make up. Please write down or memorize your
password! You will need it later to change settings.

You may be required to confirm the email address. To do this,
follow the instructions in the message sent to the email
address.

=for Syntax: REGISTER X<account> X<password> X<email-address>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& REGISTER foo sesame foo@bar.com


=head1 RESETPASS

F<RESETPASS> sets a random password for the specified
account.

=for Syntax: RESETPASS X<account>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& RESETPASS pfish


=head1 RETURN

F<RETURN> resets the specified account
password and sends it to the email address
specified.

=for Syntax: RETURN X<account> X<e-mail>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& RETURN jdoe john@example.com


=head1 SENDPASS

F<SENDPASS> emails the password for the specified
account to the corresponding email address.

=for Syntax: SENDPASS X<account>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& SENDPASS foo


=head1 SET EMAIL

F<SET EMAIL> changes the e-mail address
associated with an account. The e-mail
address is used for password retrieval.

You may be required to confirm the new
e-mail address. To confirm the address,
follow the instructions in the message
sent to the new address.

=for Syntax: SET EMAIL X<new address>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& SET EMAIL dan@example.com


=head1 SET EMAILMEMOS

This will forward memos sent to your account
to the email address listed on your registration.

=for Syntax: SET EMAILMEMOS S<ON|OFF>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& SET EMAILMEMOS ON


=head1 SET HIDEMAIL

F<SET HIDEMAIL> prevents an account's e-mail address
from being shown to other users.

=for Syntax: SET HIDEMAIL ON|OFF

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& SET HIDEMAIL ON


=head1 SET NEVEROP

F<SET NOOP> prevents others from adding you to
channel access lists.

=for Syntax: SET NEVEROP ON|OFF

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& SET NEVEROP on


=head1 SET NOOP

F<SET NOOP> prevents services from automatically
opping you in channels you have access in.
You can choose to op/voice yourself by using
the &nick& OP and VOICE commands.

=for Syntax: SET NOOP ON|OFF

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& SET NOOP ON


=head1 SETPASS

F<SETPASS> allows you to set a new password
using a key emailed to you. The key is
valid for one time only, and also becomes
invalid if you identify with your old password.

To set a new password if you know the current
password, use L<SET PASSWORD> instead of F<SETPASS>.

=for Syntax: SETPASS X<account> X<key> X<password>


=head1 SET PASSWORD

F<SET PASSWORD> changes the password of an account.

=for Syntax: SET PASSWORD X<new password>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& SET PASSWORD swordfish


=head1 SET PROPERTY

F<SET PROPERTY> manipulates metadata
associated with an account.

To delete a metadata entry, specify
the name and leave the value blank.

=for Syntax: SET PROPERTY X<name> S<value>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& SET PROPERTY URL http://www.example.com/~jay/
   /msg &nick& SET PROPERTY SIGN Pisces
   /msg &nick& SET PROPERTY ICQ


=head1 STATUS

F<STATUS> returns information about your current
state. It will show information about your
account, IRC operator, and SRA status.

=for Syntax: STATUS

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& STATUS


=head1 TAXONOMY

The taxonomy command lists metadata information associated
with registered users.

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& TAXONOMY foo


=head1 VERIFY

F<VERIFY> confirms a change associated with
your account registration.

=for Syntax: VERIFY X<operation> X<account> X<key>

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& VERIFY REGISTER jenny 161803399
   /msg &nick& VERIFY EMAILCHG Aeriana 271828183


=head1 VHOST

F<VHOST> allows operators to set a virtual host (also
known as a spoof or cloak) on an account. This vhost
will be set on the user immediately and each time
they log in. If no vhost is specified, clear any
existing vhost.

=for Syntax: VHOST X<account> [X<vhost>]

=head2 Examples

   /msg &nick& VHOST spb may.explode.on.impact
   /msg &nick& VHOST nenolod