• For a generic user/<account> cloak, /join #libera-cloaks and say !cloakme

• freebsd/user/{nickname}
• freebsd/contributor/{nickname}
• freebsd/developer/{nickname or freefall username}
• freebsd/bot/{nickname}

• */user and */lover cloaked users can demonstrate active and regular involvement in the community (IRC channels, Forums, etc)
• */contributor and */hacker cloaked users can demonstrate code maintainership, patch submissions (ports, src, doc, etc), or sustained contribution to / participation in official teams or projects
• */op and */developer are those who wear those respective hats
• */bot/* is reserved for official, project-run bots

These prerequisites are subject to change at anytime.

These guidelines are complementary and in addition to those stipulated in the FreeBSD Code of Conduct.

The purpose of cloaks is to enable you to express your affiliation with, and passion for FreeBSD and its community. There is an important and inherent aspect of trust, accountability and stewardship that comes with it. By wearing a FreeBSD cloak, you are publicly representing the project and its community.

All FreeBSD community members in general, and cloaked users in particular, are in return expected to:

• Be respectful of others at all times, even if antagonised.
• Positively influence the brand, quality and culture of the FreeBSD Project, and the experience of those who interact with it.

It is a badge, reserved for proactive and dedicated individuals, and it should be treated as such.

Any community member shown not to be standing by these values will have their cloak removed without notification.

1. Check the cloak requirements above to make sure you qualify.
2. If you meet the prerequisites, /join #freebsd-irc and let us know which cloak you would like.
3. Let us know that you've read, fully understand and agree to observe (abide by) the code of conduct above.
4. If you are a FreeBSD Committer, email irc@FreeBSD.org from your FreeBSD email address, confirming the requested cloak.
5. Wait patiently until our channel staff requests a cloak on your behalf
6. Confirm that you are requesting that cloak if an IRC staff member messages you.