--- ircd-hybrid/trunk/NEWS	2020/10/09 20:49:24	9652
+++ ircd-hybrid/trunk/NEWS	2020/10/31 19:05:15	9692
@@ -1,8 +1,21 @@
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.34 (2020-??-??)
+* For consistency, the `general::network_desc` configuration directive has been
+  renamed to `general::network_description`
+* Server notices that previously have been sent to user modes +f and +u are now
+  sent to user mode +j (reject notices) instead. Due to this change, `unauth` and
+  `full` have been removed from `general::oper_only_umodes`, `general::oper_umodes`,
+  and `operator::umodes`.
+* User mode +b has been replaced with +f (flood). Spam/flood notices are now sent
+  to this user mode. For this, `bots` has been removed from
+  `general::oper_only_umodes`, `general::oper_umodes`, and `operator::umodes`.
+  `flood` has been added instead to these configuration directives.
+
+
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.33 (2020-09-07)
 * Added `client` option to `listener::flags`
 * Added `defer` option to `listener::flags`
 * IRC operators may now use CIDR notation in `WHO`
-* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JUZKO>
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTftW>
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.32 (2020-08-16)
@@ -26,10 +39,10 @@
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.30 (2020-03-01)
-* `QUOTE HELP extban` didn`t work because the extban help file hasn`t been
+* `QUOTE HELP extban` didn't work because the extban help file hasn't been
   installed properly during `make install`
 * Fixed broken libcrypto detection which caused the ircd not to work with
-  openssl under certain circumstances
+  OpenSSL under certain circumstances
 * Extban $n of type `acting` has been implemented. This extban prevents
   matching users from changing their nick while in the channel. Users
   with voice or above are not affected.
@@ -42,26 +55,26 @@
 * Extbans have been implemented. Currently supported extbans:
 
   Matching:
-  
-  $a:<account>   Matches users logged into a matching account.
-  $c:<channel>   Matches users that are on the given channel. An additional
-                 prefix of either @, %, or + can be specified to test for
-                 certain channel privileges.
-  $o:<class>     Matches IRC operators that have joined a class
-                 matching the mask.
-  $r:<realname>  Matches users with a matching realname.
-  $s:<server>    Matches users that are connected to a server matching the mask.
-  $u:<modes>     Matches users having the specified user modes set or not set.
-  $z:<certfp>    Matches users having the given TLS certificate fingerprint.
-  
+
+  * `$a:<account>`   Matches users logged into a matching account.
+  * `$c:<channel>`   Matches users that are on the given channel. An additional
+                     prefix of either @, %, or + can be specified to test for
+                     certain channel privileges.
+  * `$o:<class>`     Matches IRC operators that have joined a class
+                     matching the mask.
+  * `$r:<realname>`  Matches users with a matching realname.
+  * `$s:<server>`    Matches users that are connected to a server matching the mask.
+  * `$u:<modes>`     Matches users having the specified user modes set or not set.
+  * `$z:<certfp>`    Matches users having the given TLS certificate fingerprint.
+
   Acting:
-  
-  $j:<banmask>   Prevents matching users from joining the channel.
-  $m:<banmask>   Blocks messages from matching users. Users with voice
-                 or above are not affected.
 
-  For more details, see help/extban.
-* Added `channel::enable_extbans` configuration option. See doc/reference.conf
+  * `$j:<banmask>`   Prevents matching users from joining the channel.
+  * `$m:<banmask>`   Blocks messages from matching users. Users with voice
+                     or above are not affected.
+
+  For more details, see `help/extban`.
+* Added `channel::enable_extbans` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
   for more information.
 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvgAL>
 
@@ -81,7 +94,7 @@
   switch which takes one of the following options: `openssl`, `wolfssl`, `gnutls`,
   and `none`.
   If nothing has been specified, configure tries to autodetect in the following order:
-  openssl/libressl -> gnutls -> wolfssl.
+  OpenSSL/LibreSSL -> GnuTLS -> wolfSSL.
 * Fixed segfault with GnuTLS/libgmp in case there's no DH parameters file
   defined in `serverinfo::ssl_dh_param_file` or if that file is missing
 * The connection timeout for connect{} blocks can now be configured via
@@ -122,7 +135,7 @@
 * Adding RESVs with wildcards no longer requires administrator privileges
 * The `general::ignore_bogus_ts` configuration option has been deprecated
 * TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.0 are no longer supported and have been disabled in
-  the openssl and gnutls module
+  the OpenSSL and GnuTLS module
 * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1f now
 * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.5.8 now
 * The `serverinfo::vhost` and `serverinfo:vhost6` configuration directives have
@@ -141,11 +154,11 @@
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.23 (2018-03-26)
-* irc-operators are now able to see a user's resolved hostname in /whowas,
-  and /whois even if the user has a fakehost/vhost
+* IRC operators are now able to see a user's resolved hostname in `WHOWAS`,
+  and `WHOIS` even if the user has a fakehost/vhost
 * `RPL_WELCOME` now does use the rfc2812 style nick!user@host format
 * Removed rudimentary libgeoip support
-* Added --enable-efence switch to allow easy linking with the
+* Added `--enable-efence` switch to allow easy linking with the
   electric fence memory debugger library
 * `JOIN 0` is no longer supported
 * Fixed bug where ircd would not remove `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` based svstags
@@ -157,7 +170,7 @@
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.22 (2017-03-26)
 * Implemented channel mode `L`. Channels with that mode set can make use of an
   extended ban list size specified with the new `channel::max_bans_large`
-  configuraton option. This mode can be set only by irc-operators or servers.
+  configuraton option. This mode can be set only by IRC operators or servers.
 * Implemented channel mode `u` which hides bmask (+b/+e/+I) lists and mode changes
   to non-chanops everywhere
 * Fixed an issue with `TRACE` where remote servers would reply with `RPL_TRACEUSER`
@@ -171,21 +184,21 @@
 * The `general::default_floodtime` configuration option has been added
   along with the `SET FLOODTIME` command. These allow to fine-tune the
   message throttling better
-* Fixed an issue with /invite not showing the list of channels the
+* Fixed an issue with `INVITE` not showing the list of channels the
   sender is invited to
 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVG>
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.20 (2016-11-05)
 * `INFO` now shows GnuTLS/OpenSSL library/header versions
-* Added `channel::max_invites` configuration option. See doc/reference.conf
+* Added `channel::max_invites` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
   for more information.
-* INVITE expirations have been implemented. Expire time can be adjusted with
+* `INVITE` expirations have been implemented. Expire time can be adjusted with
   the `channel::invite_expire_time` configuration directive
-* /whois notices to operators have been re-added. User mode +y is required
+* `WHOIS` notices to IRC operators have been re-added. User mode +y is required
   to see them
-* The maximum line length for motd files has been increased to 320 bytes
-  to support multibyte encodings better
+* The maximum line length for motd files has been increased to 320 bytes to
+  support multibyte encodings better
 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVZ>
 
 
@@ -199,7 +212,7 @@
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.18 (2016-06-22)
-* Fixed an assert when a client sends invalid LIST options
+* Fixed an assert when a client sends invalid `LIST` options
 * Fixed invalid memory stats of channel invites in `STATS z`
 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSx>
 
@@ -213,7 +226,7 @@
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.16 (2016-03-20)
 * Added `general::whowas_history_length` configuration option which
-  allows to define the maximum length of the WHOWAS nickname history
+  allows to define the maximum length of the `WHOWAS` nickname history
 * Services are now allowed to override `general::min_nonwildcard`,
   and `general::min_nonwildcard_simple` settings
 * Minor updates to help files
@@ -223,7 +236,7 @@
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.15 (2016-02-24)
 * Added proper support for Raspbian/ARM. Gracias to Beave/2600.net
   for providing a box for testing purposes.
-* Fixed an assert with empty user = "" directives in auth {} blocks
+* Fixed an assert with empty `user = ""` directives in auth {} blocks
 * `STATS z` now shows allocated listeners
 * Fixed bug where `can_flood` auth {} flags did not work on channels
 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9v>
@@ -244,11 +257,11 @@
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.13 (2016-02-02)
 * Implemented support for GnuTLS. Currently ./configure's autodetection
   intentionally prefers OpenSSL over GnuTLS, so OpenSSL detection needs
-  to be disabled explicitely by using the --disable-openssl switch.
+  to be disabled explicitely by using the `--disable-openssl` switch.
 * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.3.8 now
 * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1d now
 * Added support for remote `REHASH`: `REHASH <server> <option>`
-* Added `rehash:remote` irc-operator privilege flag
+* Added `rehash:remote` IRC operator privilege flag
 * Added `rehash` type to shared {} blocks
 * Fixed minor memory leak with shared {} and cluster {} blocks
 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9J>
@@ -258,23 +271,22 @@
 * **IMPORTANT:** Character case mapping is `ascii` now. It is recommended
   to update all servers on the network to prevent possible channel
   desynchronizations and nick name collision kills
-* Added channel mode +T which forbids NOTICEs to be sent to a channel
-* Fixed minor SVSTAG memory leak
-* Fixed broken PART message blocking mechanism
+* Added channel mode `T` which forbids `NOTICE` to be sent to a channel
+* Fixed minor `SVSTAG` memory leak
+* Fixed broken `PART` message blocking mechanism
 * ircd now makes use of up to 8 name servers that are specified in
-  /etc/resolv.conf
-* The -klinefile, -dlinefile, etc. switches didn't work at all
+  `/etc/resolv.conf`
+* The `-klinefile`, `-dlinefile`, etc. switches didn't work at all
 * Fixed possible core on ident lookups if ircd is out of file descriptors
 * Far client exit notices (+F) now show IP addresses, too
 * Made idle time look nicer in `STATS v|p` by using a formatted time string
 * `general::ts_warn_delta`, and `general::ts_max_delta` can be set to 0 now
-* Several code cleanups and optimizations. Improved documentation
 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLtj>
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.11 (2015-11-19)
-* Implemented IRCv3.2 invite-notify extension
-* Implemented IRCv3.2 chghost extension
+* Implemented IRCv3.2 `invite-notify extension`
+* Implemented IRCv3.2 `chghost extension`
 * Added `channel::invite_delay_channel` configuration option
 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqe>
 
@@ -285,20 +297,20 @@
 * Added `serverhide::flatten_links_file` configuration option
 * Fixed bug where changing `serverhide::flatten_links_delay` on runtime
   would not have any effect
-* mkpasswd (tools): fixed broken bcrypt support on *BSD in conjunction
-  with the -s and -l switches. Dropped MD5, DES and Extended DES support.
-* Removed CHALLENGE in favor of ssl certificate fingerprint enabled
+* mkpasswd (tools): fixed broken bcrypt support on *BSD in conjunction with
+  the `-s` and `-l` switches. Dropped MD5, DES and Extended DES support.
+* Removed `CHALLENGE` in favor of ssl certificate fingerprint enabled
   operator {} blocks
 * RSA keys with less than 2048 bits are no longer supported; same applies
   to the DH param file
-* Added missing irc-operator privilege flags to /stats o. For a full list
-  of flags see doc/reference.conf
+* Added missing IRC operator privilege flags to `STATS o`. For a full list
+  of flags see `doc/reference.conf`
 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqJ>
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.9 (2015-09-13)
-* **IMPORTANT:** database files and links.txt are now stored in /var/lib
-  instead of /etc, so make sure to move your k/d/x-line database files
+* **IMPORTANT:** database files and links.txt are now stored in `/var/lib`
+  instead of `/etc`, so make sure to move your k/d/x-line database files
   to the new path before (re)starting the ircd
 * **IMPORTANT:** the splitmode logic has been removed along with the
   following channel {} block configuration directives:
@@ -313,14 +325,14 @@
 * Services can now add RESVs (SQLINEs) that have wildcards in it
 * Channel name RESVs are now sanity checked for too broad masks
 * `class::connectfreq` now works properly with values lower than 300 seconds
-* Implemented IRCv3.1 account-notify extension
+* Implemented IRCv3.1 `account-notify` extension
 * The `general::oper_pass_resv` configuration directive has been deprecated
-  in favor of the new `join:resv`, and `nick:resv` irc-operator flags.
-  See doc/reference.conf for more information.
-* Added `resv`, and `unresv` irc-operator flags. Previously, all
-  irc-operators were allowed to RESV and UNRESV, regardless of configured
+  in favor of the new `join:resv`, and `nick:resv` IRC operator flags.
+  See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
+* Added `resv`, and `unresv` IRC operator flags. Previously, all
+  IRC operators were allowed to `RESV` and `UNRESV`, regardless of configured
   privileges.
-* Added `close` to irc-operator flags
+* Added `close` to IRC operator flags
 * ircd is using ISO 8601 date and time notation in most places now
 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqI>
 
@@ -331,78 +343,78 @@
 * Configuration related server notices are now sent to admins only as
   they potentially could leak passwords and other sensitive data to irc
   operators that don't have administrator privileges
-* The GLINE/GUNGLINE commands have been removed. KLINE in conjunction
+* The `GLINE`/`GUNGLINE` commands have been removed. `KLINE` in conjunction
   with cluster {} and/or shared {} blocks is now the recommended
   way to add global user@host mask based server bans
-* Added dline_min_cidr, dline_min_cidr6, kline_min_cidr, and kline_min_cidr6
-  configuration options to the general {} block
-* Fixed bug where a REHASH would clear all X-Lines and RESVs that have
-  been set with the XLINE/RESV commands
+* Added `dline_min_cidr`, `dline_min_cidr6`, `kline_min_cidr`, and
+ `kline_min_cidr6` configuration options to the general {} block
+* Fixed bug where a `REHASH` would clear all X-Lines and RESVs that have
+  been set with the `XLINE`/`RESV commands`
 * Fixed broken temporary remote XLINEs
 * The `general::havent_read_conf` configuration directive has been removed
-* Various code cleanups
 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqq>
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.7 (2015-04-05)
-* Fixed a potential buffer overflow with the BMASK inter-server command
-* Fixed undefined behavior in the HELP command module which could
+* Fixed a potential buffer overflow with the `BMASK` inter-server command
+* Fixed undefined behavior in the `HELP` command module which could
   lead to stack corruption
 * Removed useless help files for inter-server commands
 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JfOyA>
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.6 (2015-03-29)
-* INFO now shows configured values of `max_watch` and `stats_m_oper_only`
-* WHOWAS now shows IP addresses to irc operators
+* `INFO` now shows configured values of `max_watch` and `stats_m_oper_only`
+* `WHOWAS` now shows IP addresses to IRC operators
 * Fixed bug that would allow remote clients to bypass the hard
-  limit of max WHOWAS entries to be returned
-* Code cleanups and performance improvements
+  limit of max `WHOWAS` entries to be returned
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTuf>
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.5 (2015-02-24)
 * Fixed core on Mac OSX 10.10 and possibly some other systems when parsing
-  the ircd.conf with configured pseudo {} blocks
+  the `ircd.conf` with configured pseudo {} blocks
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTuI>
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.4 (2015-02-17)
-* Added SVSTAG command which services may use to add tags to users which can
-  be seen in /whois
+* Added `SVSTAG` command which services may use to add tags to users which can
+  be seen in `WHOIS`
 * Added `oper::whois` configuration option which allows to override the default
-  `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` numeric string shown in /whois.
+  `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` numeric string shown in `WHOIS`
 * IRC operators may now use +O on a channel even if they are only a half-op
-* Fixed bug where TOPIC messages were not n!u@h prefixed in case of TBURST
+* Fixed bug where `TOPIC` messages were not n!u@h prefixed in case of `TBURST`
   issued by services clients
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTut>
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.3 (2015-02-11)
-* **IMPORTANT:** the following ircd.conf configuration directives have been renamed:
+* **IMPORTANT:** the following configuration directives have been renamed:
    `max_clients` -> `default_max_clients`
    `join_flood_count` -> `default_join_flood_count`
    `join_flood_time` -> `default_join_flood_time`
-* Fixed bug where `/rehash` would always reset the `MAX`, `JFLOODTIME`, and
-  `JFLOODCOUNT` values that have been changed from within IRC via the `/set`
+* Fixed bug where `REHASH` would always reset the `MAX`, `JFLOODTIME`, and
+  `JFLOODCOUNT` values that have been changed from within IRC via the `SET`
   command
-* Added channel mode +C which prevents users from sending CTCPs to a channel
+* Added channel mode `C` which prevents users from sending CTCPs to a channel
 * Fixes to the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood logic
 * Allow to disable the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood mechanism by setting the
   `general::default_floodcount` configuration option to 0
 * Updated some help files
-* Minor code cleanups and improvements
-* Operators may now see certificate fingerprints, user modes and hidden
-  channels via WHOIS as well. This used to be admin only.
+* IRC operators may now see certificate fingerprints, user modes and hidden
+  channels via `WHOIS` as well. This used to be admin only.
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.2 (2015-01-20)
 * Implemented IRCv3.1 extended-join extension
-* Channel half-ops can now use INVITE as well
+* Channel half-ops can now use `INVITE` as well
 * Fixed broken `make install -jX`
 * m_opme.c has been added to modules/extra. Can be used on opless channels only.
-* Added `opme` to irc-operator flags
+* Added `opme` to IRC operator flags
 * Updated several help files
 * The `general::hide_spoof_ips` configuration option has been deprecated
 * The `general::true_no_oper_flood` configuration option has been deprecated.
-  Operators still can have higher `flood` limits with no_oper_flood = yes;
+  IRC operators still can have higher `flood` limits with `no_oper_flood = yes;`
   hoewever, they are no longer allowed to bypass RecvQ limits.
 * Added `general::stats_m_oper_only` configuration option
 * Remote client connection notices (user mode +F) now do show IP addresses, too
@@ -415,19 +427,19 @@
 * Due to potential weakness, TLS session caching and session tickets
   have been disabled
 * Minor improvements to TS6 implementation
-* WHOWAS now shows the name of the services account a user was logged in
+* `WHOWAS` now shows the name of the services account a user was logged in
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0 (2014-08-24)
-* Successful operator logins are now announced globally via GLOBOPS
+* Successful operator logins are now announced globally via `GLOBOPS`
 * Cleanups and improvements to the resolver code
 * Cleanups and improvements to the poll() I/O event notification support
-* A topic mask can now be specified within the LIST options
-* All users may now see channel modes in the /list reply
+* A topic mask can now be specified within the `LIST` options
+* All users may now see channel modes in the `LIST` reply
 * Fixed bug where `NOTICE +#somechan` did allow bypassing resv {} channels,
   or channels that are set +c (no control codes)
 * pseudo {} blocks also known as service aliases have been implemented.
-  See doc/reference.conf for more information.
+  See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
 * Removed `general::services_name` configuration option. This is now no
   longer needed.
 
@@ -437,7 +449,6 @@
   newly added `away_count` and `away_time` configuration directives
   in the general {} block
 * Support for the select() I/O event notification has been dropped
-* Minor code cleanups and improvements
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc1 (2014-07-20)
@@ -449,15 +460,14 @@
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta4 (2014-07-06)
 * **IMPORTANT:** channel halfops are now an integral part of ircd-hybrid
   and can't be disabled anymore
-* Many code cleanups and improvements
-* Added flood control for the INVITE command. See channel {} block in reference.conf
-* Changed flood control logic for the KNOCK command. See channel {} block in reference.conf
-* INVITE without any parameters now shows a list of channels a client is invited to
-* The OPERWALL command has been removed. Use GLOBOPS instead
+* Added flood control for the `INVITE` command. See channel {} block in `reference.conf`
+* Changed flood control logic for the `KNOCK` command. See channel {} block in `reference.conf`
+* `INVITE` without any parameters now shows a list of channels a client is invited to
+* The `OPERWALL` command has been removed. Use `GLOBOPS` instead
 * Added `max_channels` to class {} blocks
 * Added `throttle_count` configuration option to the general {} block
 * Added `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` configuration option to serverinfo {} block.
-  See doc/reference.conf for more information.
+  See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
 * Added support for Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH). Also an elliptic curve can be
   specified via the `serverinfo::ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` configuration option.
 * Removed `ssl_server_method` and `ssl_client_method` configuration options.
@@ -472,60 +482,60 @@
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta2 (2014-05-15)
 * **IMPORTANT:** renamed `general::warn_no_nline` configuration directive to
   `general::warn_no_connect_block`
-* Fixed bug with WHOIS not showing a list of channel names as expected
-* Added usermode +q which hides idle and signon time in WHOIS
-* Added usermode +p which hides channel list in WHOIS
+* Fixed bug with `WHOIS` not showing a list of channel names as expected
+* Added usermode +q which hides idle and signon time in `WHOIS`
+* Added usermode +p which hides channel list in `WHOIS`
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta1 (2014-04-29)
 * TS6 is now mandatory. ircd is no longer backwards compatible with TS5
   and below.
-* SVSJOIN and SVSPART commands have been added
+* `SVSJOIN` and `SVSPART` commands have been added
 * Major code cleanups and refactoring. Improved overall performance
-* INFO now also reports MPATH (path to main motd (Message of the Day) file)
-  and SPATH (Path to server executable)
+* `INFO` now also reports `MPATH` (path to main motd (Message of the Day) file)
+  and `SPATH` (Path to server executable)
 * Updated several help files
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.20 (2014-07-20)
-* Fixed XLINE not working as expected
+* Fixed `XLINE` not working as expected
 * Fixed build with LibreSSL which hasn't compression support
 * Miscellaneous stabilization and cosmetical fixes
 * EGD support has been dropped
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.19 (2014-07-05)
-* Fixed EOB logic for remote servers
+* Fixed `EOB` logic for remote servers
 * Fixed bug where opers that have the +g/+G/+R umodes set won't receive server
   notices for remote CONNECT/KLINE/DLINE/XLINE/RESV attempts
 * Sending messages to user@server to local targets is now no longer possible,
   as this was an easy way to bypass +R/+G/+g user modes.
-* Fixed splicode logic so SPLITNUM now works as expected
-* Fixed UNDLINE not to require the IP address to be prepended with *@
+* Fixed splicode logic so `SPLITNUM` now works as expected
+* Fixed `UNDLINE` not to require the IP address to be prepended with *@
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.18 (2014-06-09)
-* Fixed CAP issue for certain clients
-* Fixed bug where `STATS p` would show an invalid amount of irc-operators
+* Fixed `CAP` issue for certain clients
+* Fixed bug where `STATS p` would show an invalid amount of IRC operators
   in case there are any +H opers
-* irc-operators may now no longer set a channel +O if they are only halfops (%)
+* IRC operators may now no longer set a channel +O if they are only halfops (%)
 * Channel halfops (%) may now no longer (de)halfop other channel members
-* Channel halfops (%) may now no longer KICK other channel halfops
+* Channel halfops (%) may now no longer `KICK` other channel halfops
 * Fixed compile warnings; code cleanups
 * Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't truncate the network name
   if `general::network_name` contains spaces
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.17 (2014-05-01)
-* Fixed possible WATCH core
+* Fixed possible `WATCH` core
 * Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't take time units
   into consideration for the `join_flood_time` and `throttle_time`
   configuration options
-* Minor LIST optimization
+* Minor `LIST` optimization
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.16 (2014-04-20)
-* Fixed undefined behaviour with crypt() returning NULL
+* Fixed undefined behaviour with crypt() returning `NULL`
   since glibc2.17 in certain cases
 * Admins may now see all channel members via `WHO #channel`
   regardless of channel mode +s
@@ -533,37 +543,35 @@
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.15 (2014-03-29)
-* **IMPORTANT:** ircd binary is now again placed into bin/ instead of sbin/
+* **IMPORTANT:** ircd binary is now again placed into `bin/` instead of `sbin/`
 * mkpasswd in tools/ now defaults to MD5 instead of DES
-* The USERS command has been removed
-* Fixed issue with SVSNICK where clients self-collided when changing
+* The `USERS` command has been removed
+* Fixed issue with `SVSNICK` where clients self-collided when changing
   just the case of the nick name, i.e. somenick -> SomeNicK
-* Minor code cleanups and cosmetical fixes
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.14 (2014-02-25)
 * WHOWAS now honors `serverhide::disable_remote_commands`
 * Improved TS6 inter-server communication
-* Minor code cleanups and speed enhancements
 * Added `unxline` oper flag
-* Implemented IRCv3.2 userhost-in-names extension
+* Implemented IRCv3.2 `userhost-in-names` extension
 * ircd now allows private RSA keys larger than 2048 bits
 * Fixed bug where signals stopped from working after restarting
   the ircd via SIGINT
 * Fixed bug where certain irc clients could not reconnect via TLS/SSL
 * Fixed long-standing bug where +p channels have been shown
-  in the WHOIS reply
+  in the `WHOIS` reply
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.13 (2014-01-07)
-* Fixed EOB not working for remote servers (resulted in fake direction notices)
+* Fixed `EOB` not working for remote servers (resulted in fake direction notices)
 * Fixed remote client connection notices for servers that are
   more than one hop away
 * Fixed bug where the ircd didn't timeout SSL connections that
   haven't finished the SSL handshake
 * Fixed several bugs with server hiding
 * Updated/fixed help files
-* WHOIS no longer sends a notice to +y operators
+* `WHOIS` no longer sends a notice to +y operators
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.12 (2013-12-22)
@@ -573,45 +581,45 @@
 * Fixed TS6 support with `LOCOPS`
 * Minor code cleanups
 * Fixed file descriptor leak with empty help files
-* Fixed issue with WEBIRC where hostnames were not validated
+* Fixed issue with `WEBIRC` where hostnames were not validated
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.11 (2013-12-06)
-* Administrators may now see channel modes in LIST
+* Administrators may now see channel modes in `LIST`
 * Fixed compile error on BSD systems when building with kqueue()
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.10 (2013-11-25)
 * Fixed bug with kqueue() where it occasionally dropped updates
-* Changed WHOIS to show certificate fingerprint to administrators only
-* The WHO reply now shows if a nickname has been registered
+* Changed `WHOIS` to show certificate fingerprint to administrators only
+* The `WHO` reply now shows if a nickname has been registered
   with NickServ. (`r` status flag)
 * Fixed some flaws with server hiding
 * Fixed bug where `STATS P` would leak ip addresses to remotely connected
   administrators, even if `serverhide::hide_server_ips` was set to `yes`
-* Added SVSKILL command
+* Added `SVSKILL` command
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.9 (2013-11-08)
 * Added usermode +W. Users connected via a webirc gateway get this
   mode set by servers.
-* WHOIS now shows if a client is connected via a webirc gateway
-* Administrators may now see +s channels a user is in with WHOIS.
-  Secret channels are prepended with a tilde in the WHOIS reply.
+* `WHOIS` now shows if a client is connected via a webirc gateway
+* Administrators may now see +s channels a user is in with `WHOIS`.
+  Secret channels are prepended with a tilde in the `WHOIS` reply.
 * Administrators are now able to see all the user modes a user has
-  set via WHOIS
+  set via `WHOIS`
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.8 (2013-10-25)
 * Fixed bug that could lead to a desynchronized nick database
   throughout the entire network if using services enforced
-  nick names (SVSNICK)
+  nick names (`SVSNICK`)
 * Cleaned up/modernized build system
-* Add -fstack-protector to CFLAGS if available. Basically checks for
+* Add `-fstack-protector` to `CFLAGS` if available. Basically checks for
   buffer overflows/stack-smashing attacks
-* When using anope 1.9/2.0 services, WHOIS now shows the account name
+* When using anope 1.9/2.0 services, `WHOIS` now shows the account name
   of a registered/identified client (numeric 330)
-* Administrators can now see +s channels in the LIST reply
+* Administrators can now see +s channels in the `LIST` reply
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.7 (2013-08-18)
@@ -630,9 +638,9 @@
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.4 (2013-07-05)
-* Added `xline` and `resv` logging types. See doc/reference.conf
+* Added `xline` and `resv` logging types. See `doc/reference.conf`
   for more information
-* Fixed bug where remote STATS requests were not rate limited
+* Fixed bug where remote `STATS` requests were not rate limited
 * Fixed core with empty `auth::spoof` entries
 * Increased oper/auth/connect password length limit from 20 to 128
 * Minor fixes to nickflood control code
@@ -640,8 +648,8 @@
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.3 (2013-06-23)
 * Fixed possible core on `STATS z`
-* Revised doc/reference.conf
-* Fixed broken --disable-libgeoip switch
+* Revised `doc/reference.conf`
+* Fixed broken `--disable-libgeoip` switch
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.2 (2013-06-20)
@@ -653,10 +661,10 @@
   to automatically identify for their nick with ssl certificate
   fingerprints
 * Added `operator::ssl_connection_required` configuration option. See
-  doc/reference.conf for more information
+  `doc/reference.conf` for more information
 * Added usermode +S (client is connected via SSL/TLS). Allows services
   to keep track of what users are connected via SSL, and allows to see
-  ssl-status of remote clients in a /whois
+  ssl-status of remote clients in a `WHOIS`
 * Fixed a server name leak with server hiding enabled
 
 
@@ -664,10 +672,10 @@
 * **IMPORTANT:** moved `disable_remote_command` configuration directive from
   general {} block to serverhide {} block
 * Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
-* Fixed bug where opers could see LOCOPS messages even if they don't have
+* Fixed bug where opers could see `LOCOPS` messages even if they don't have
   the +l mode set
 * Fixed bug where non-SSL clients could join +S channels on non-SSL servers
-* Implemented motd {} configuration blocks. See doc/reference.conf for more
+* Implemented motd {} configuration blocks. See `doc/reference.conf` for more
   information
 * `STATS T` shows configured MOTD files
 
@@ -685,16 +693,16 @@
  `squit`, and `kill` flags for better fine-tuning instead. Whether or
   not a specific action is allowed on a remote server can be controlled
   by appending the `:remote` flag. For example: `kill` allows only local
-  clients to be killed, whereas `kill:remote` allows to issue a KILL for
+  clients to be killed, whereas `kill:remote` allows to issue a `KILL` for
   remote clients
-* Added `locops` and `wallops` to irc-operator flags
-* Improve/cleanup HELP system
+* Added `locops` and `wallops` to IRC operator flags
+* Improve/cleanup `HELP` system
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta4 (2013-05-09)
 * Implemented channel mode +M. Clients that haven't identified their
   name with NickServ may not speak in a channel that has this mode set
-* Fixed weird idletimes shown in /trace
+* Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
 * Added `nononreg` (+R) to `general::oper_umodes`
 * Added user mode +F (can see remote client connect/exit notices)
 
@@ -723,7 +731,7 @@
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta1 (2013-04-25)
 * **IMPORTANT:** name/channel entries can't be stacked any longer within a
   single resv {} block. Each entry now requires its own resv {} block.
-  Read doc/reference.conf for more details
+  Read `doc/reference.conf` for more details
 * Added `resv::exempt` configuration option. Exempt can be either a
   ISO 3166 alpha-2 two letter country code, or a nick!user@host mask.
   CIDR is supported
@@ -734,7 +742,6 @@
   A `webirc.` spoof is now no longer required
 * Implemented new memory pool allocator which basically is based upon Tor's
   mempool allocator for Tor cells
-* Major code cleanups
 * Implemented new binary database storage for X-, D-, K-, G-Lines and RESVs.
   Temporary bans are now stored as well and will persist after a reboot
 * Channel based resv {} blocks may now contain wildcards
@@ -742,13 +749,13 @@
 * contrib/ and its content has been enirely removed from the tree
 * Added `serverhide::hide_services` configuration option
 * Added `nononreg` (+R) to `oper::umodes` and `general::oper_only_modes`
-* Implemented IRCv3.1 away-notify extension
+* Implemented IRCv3.1 `away-notify` extension
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.9 (2013-05-16)
 * Fixed bug where ircd would sometimes drop a services link because
   of a missing argument to the `SVSMODE` command
-* Fixed weird idletimes shown in /trace
+* Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.8 (2013-04-28)
@@ -760,7 +767,7 @@
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.7 (2013-04-12)
 * Services may now set a channel topic without joining the channel first
-* Fixed bug where WHOIS would send empty sockhost information on TS5 servers
+* Fixed bug where `WHOIS` would send empty sockhost information on TS5 servers
 * Remote server connection and split notices now go to new usermode +e.
   These previously used usermode +x.
 * Services may now change the host of a specific user
@@ -774,20 +781,20 @@
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.5 (2013-01-24)
-* **IMPORTANT:** nick and topic lengths are now configurable via ircd.conf.
+* **IMPORTANT:** nick and topic lengths are now configurable via `ircd.conf`.
   A `max_nick_length`, as well as a `max_topic_length` configuration option
   can now be found in the serverinfo {} block
 * Fixed build on GNU/Hurd
-* Fixed log files not getting reopened after /rehash
+* Fixed log files not getting reopened after `REHASH`
 * Improved logging of configuration file issues
-* ircd.pid has been accidentally saved in /var instead of /var/run
+* `ircd.pid` has been accidentally saved in `/var` instead of `/var/run`
 * Linux RT signal support for notification of socket events has been dropped
 * Fixed `STATS Y|y` sometimes sending weird sendq/recvq values
-* INFO now also shows configured values of `disable_fake_channels`,
+* `INFO` now also shows configured values of `disable_fake_channels`,
   and `stats_e_disabled`
 * m_webirc.c is now officially supported, and has been moved from contrib/
   to modules/
-* /whois, /stats p, and /trace may now show fake idle times depending
+* `WHOIS`, `STATS p`, and `TRACE` may now show fake idle times depending
   on how the new `class::min_idle` and `class::max_idle` configuration
   directives have been configured. This feature basically works in the
   same way as it does in csircd
@@ -795,14 +802,14 @@
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.4 (2013-01-02)
-* Fixed possible core on USERHOST/ISON with optimization enabled
+* Fixed possible core on `USERHOST`/`ISON` with optimization enabled
 * Fixed bug where `can_flood` sometimes didn't work as expected
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.3 (2012-12-24)
-* Fixed core on UNDLINE
-* XLINE/KLINE/RESV/DLINE/SQUIT and KILL now have the same default reason
-  if a reason hasn't been specified
+* Fixed core on `UNDLINE`
+* `XLINE`, `KLINE`, `RESV`, `DLINE`, `SQUIT`, and `KILL` now have the
+  same default reason if no reason has been specified
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.2 (2012-12-20)
@@ -816,10 +823,10 @@
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.1 (2012-11-04)
-* Fixed broken CIDR support for CHALLENGE based irc operator logins
+* Fixed broken CIDR support for `CHALLENGE` based irc operator logins
 * Fixed class limits not properly applying to operator {} blocks
-* Fixed possible TBURST desynchronization with services
-* Fixed TBURST from leaking the server name if it's a hidden server
+* Fixed possible `TBURST` desynchronization with services
+* Fixed `TBURST` from leaking the server name if it's a hidden server
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0 (2012-10-18)
@@ -827,8 +834,8 @@
   invalid characters
 * Removed `general::use_whois_actually` configuration directive.
   This is now enabled by default
-* Minor SQUIT handling fixes
-* Fixed bancache not being updated on CHGHOST/CHGIDENT
+* Minor `SQUIT` handling fixes
+* Fixed bancache not being updated on `CHGHOST`/`CHGIDENT`
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0rc1 (2012-09-28)
@@ -842,26 +849,26 @@
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta3 (2012-08-24)
 * Fixed wrong syntax in several language files
 * Removed &localchannels
-* PRIVMSG to opers@some.server is no longer supported
+* `PRIVMSG` to opers@some.server is no longer supported
 * Fixed bug that could lead to topic desynchronization
 * Removed `serverhide::disable_hidden` configuration option
-* Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 GLINE compatibility mode
+* Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 `GLINE` compatibility mode
 * Removed `use_invex`, `use_except` and `use_knock` configuration options.
   These features are now enabled by default
 
 
 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta2 (2012-07-21)
 * `channel::disable_fake_channels` now also disables ascii 29 (mIRC italic)
-   when set to yes
+  when set to yes
 * Added `channel::max_chans_per_oper` configuration directive. The old way
   was to let operators join three times the amount of max_chans_per_user
-* Replaced MODLOAD, MODUNLOAD, MODRELOAD, MODLIST and MODRESTART commands
-  with the new MODULE command which can be fed with the LOAD, UNLOAD, RELOAD
-  and LIST parameters.
-  MODRESTART has been entirely removed. Use `MODULE RELOAD *` to reload
+* Replaced `MODLOAD`, `MODUNLOAD`, `MODRELOAD`, `MODLIST` and `MODRESTART`
+  commands with the new `MODULE` command which can be fed with the `LOAD,`
+  `UNLOAD`, `RELOAD` and `LIST` parameters.
+  `MODRESTART` has been entirely removed. Use `MODULE RELOAD *` to reload
   all modules
 * Added back server notice when a client tries to obtain a reserved nick name
-* Removed OMOTD module
+* Removed `OMOTD` module
 * Added `set` to operator privilege flags. Gives access to the `SET` command
 * Improved TS6 support
 * Channel keys/passwords are now case sensitive
@@ -880,13 +887,13 @@
   - Added usermode +R (only registered clients may send a private message)
   - Added channelmode +R (only registered clients may join that channel)
   - Various services shortcuts have been added (`NS`, `CS`, `NICKSERV`, `CHANSERV`, etc.)
-  - Added services {} block to ircd.conf
+  - Added services {} block to `ircd.conf`
   - Added services_name directive to general {} block
   - Added `GLOBOPS` mainly for services compatibility, but can be used by operators, too
-* Removed RKLINE and RXLINE commands. Regular expression based bans should
-  only be added via ircd.conf
+* Removed `RKLINE` and `RXLINE` commands. Regular expression based bans should
+  only be added via `ircd.conf`
 * Added `globops`, `restart`, `dline`, `undline` and `module` operator privilege flags.
-  Read doc/reference.conf for further explanation of what these flags control
+  Read `doc/reference.conf` for further explanation of what these flags control
 * Removed Idle-time klines
 * Cleaned up modules API. Old modules won't work anymore
 * Removed `general::burst_away` configuration directive. AWAY bursts are now
@@ -922,7 +929,7 @@ BUG REPORTS: If you run this code and en
 
 DISCUSSION: There is a mailing list for discussion of hybrid issues,
  including betas. To subscribe, use this link:
-    <https://lists.ircd-hybrid.org/mailman/listinfo/hybrid>
+    https://lists.ircd-hybrid.org/mailman/listinfo/hybrid
  This is the proper place to discuss new features, bugs, etc.
 
 Questions/comments directed to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org