@SYNTAX:kill@
-IRC operator command.
+This command can be used for two purpose: SILC operator may use it to
+remove a client from the network, or user may use it to remove its own
+client entries from the network. If you are not SILC operator you cannot
+use this command to remove anybody else except yourself from the network.
+Only SILC operator is able to kill other clients from the network.
-KILL is used to forcibly remote a client from the irc network.
-It works similarly to KICK, except that a reason must be
-given (even if it is meaningless or flat-out wrong).
+Killing own client entry from network:
-In general, KILL is useful only as a warning tool for abusive
-users. Modern irc clients (this one included) have automated
-means for reconnecting to a server after a disconnection (whether
-due to a KILL or something else), so KILL is by no means a
-permanent solution. It is not intended as a means for personal
-vendettas; this practice is generally frowned upon.
+When killing your own client entry you must provide -pubkey option to the
+command. For killing your own client from network you also must be
+connected to the same server as your own client entry (the client entry
+may be for example detached client entry). If you are not connected to
+the same server you won't be able to kill the client. Also, if you have
+changed or lost your old public key pair you won't be able to kill the
+client.
-See also: OPER
+Killing as SILC Operator:
+
+Before killing you must elevate your privileges to SILC Operator by using
+the /SILCOPER command. After that you can kill a client. When using this
+command as SILC operator -pubkey option has no effect and can be omitted.
+
+Examples:
+
+ /KILL myself -pubkey
+
+ Kill yourself with nickname "myself" from network.
+
+ /SILCOPER user
+ /KILL someclient You have been killed
+
+ Become SILC operator and kill client named
+ "someclient", with comment "You have been killed".
+
+See also: OPER, SILCOPER
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