Channel #atheism is open to people of all beliefs as a forum for discussion and debate of matters pertaining to the existence or non-existance of a god or gods. The channel is however run by atheists and it should be expected that the atheist viewpoint will predominate. Debate is welcome and encouraged. The channel may also be considered a community of atheists and freethinkers and is open for any topic of discussion of general interest to those on the channel. However, debate and focused discussion shall take precedence over idle chat. There are few channel rules, the utmost being personal respect for other members of the channel. Bear in mind religions and beliefs are not people and have no feelings. Personal respect will not necessarily extend to one's religion or faith. If any channel visitor is offended by the atheistic viewpoint of the channel they are welcome to leave.

Thank you, and welcome to #atheism on DALnet!

-Stargazer, 8/16/1997

• Debate is encouraged.
• Be prepared to support your claims.
• No personal insults nor name calling.
• No preaching nor pointless scripture quoting. (Scripture may be quoted to illustrate a given point.)
• No colors nor ascii art.
• No flooding/spam/invites.
• No bots/scripts.
• No gratuitous sex/genitalia talk.
• Avoid lame/mindless/juvenile drivel.
• Don't whine about how the channel is run.
• Please be considerate and civil toward others.
• Anyone that threatens physical harm to another visitor will be banned.
• If you threaten to flood/nuke/DDoS you will be akicked without question.
• Now have fun and enjoy your visit.