Why does NickServ say my nickname isn in use when the server says it is?
This is the result of a peculiar distinction NickServ makes. NickServ only indicates that a nickname is not in use when a user is not online from that nickname. If NickServ is holding the nickname as part of identity enforcement, it does not see that as being a use of the nickname. When this situation occurs, you type “/msg NickServ RELEASE [nickname] [password]” This will release Services’ hold on the nickname and allow you to change to it.
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