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- | |_) | (_| | | | (_| | (_| | (_) >  <    | Ports:             |
- | .__/ \__,_|_|  \__,_|\__,_|\___/_/\_\   |  5555, 6665-6669,  |
- |_| .esper.net - Located near Denver, CO  |  7000. SSL on 6697 |
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-  Welcome to paradox.esper.net!
-
-  Server Administrator:
-    smurf  <smurf@esper.net>
-
-  IRC Operators:
-    ryan  <ryan@esper.net>  mr_flea  <mr_flea@esper.net>
-    Steve_Restless  <steve_restless@esper.net>
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-  All users are required to abide by the guidelines presented in
-  the EsperNet User Policy:
-    http://www.esper.net/charter.php
-
-  We reserve the right to remove anyone for any reason at any time.
-
-  Bots are welcome on this server, but must follow the same rules
-  as users.  Flooding, harassment, spam, or other abuse is grounds
-  for immediate removal from the network.
-
-  FSERVES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED!
-
-  Do you hear that clapping sound? It's the sound of people cheering
-  you on for actually taking the time to read the MOTD. Thank you!
-
-  For help with using IRC or Services, please
-    * /join #help
-    * or visit http://www.esper.net/help.php
-  For help with mIRC scripting, please /join #mIRCscript
-  For assistance from network staff, please /join #DragonWeyr
-
-  This server is generously sponsored by:
-  The Dreamfire Solutions Group - http://www.dreamfiresolutions.com
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-
-  Please note, to prevent abuse of our network, this server will
-  scan your computer for evidence of malware.
-
-  Have a bright idea to make EsperNet a better place? Send it to:
-  ideas@esper.net.
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