On freenode, how do I keep NickServ from messaging me when I log in?

I have Empathy set to run whenever I log in to Ubuntu. As soon as Empathy connects to freenode, I get these messages:

This nickname is registered. Please choose a different nickname, or identify via /msg NickServ identify .

You are now identified for [my name].

This is pretty annoying, since Empathy handles identification for me anyway. Is there any way to keep this from happening?


Solution 1:

Would the /ignore NickServ command work? But you won't receive any message no matter what it is.