> > instead of a umode +a, maybe broadcasting a short fake away > > string like > > "-"? saving on umode chars and hassle... (making the "is away" remote > > whois only must be done first anyway) > > I believe IRCnet already uses mode +a to indicate away status, and > perhaps some other nets too, so this isn't anything new.. > But if you'd want to go the AWAY message style, why send a string at > all? Just send the away token for client X and that will be that.
AXAAA A :foo Now user with numeric "AXAAA" is away. AXAAA A Now user with numeric "AXAAA" is no longer away. Point is, just sending the token is not enough information. -- Kevin L. Mitchell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>