Sunday, April 01, 2007

Introducing AdminServ

After nearly 2 years of work, we're proud to announce the release of AdminServ.

What is AdminServ?

AdminServ is a system that allows us, the operators, to grant non-operator users (#support members) operator style powers.

What does this mean to me?

With the addition of this system, this means that daIRC now has even more staff available to support you, the users, maintain your channels and just make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Staffers that are a part of the AdminServ staff will be able to assist users with ban evasion, spam, channel annoyances and spam/botnet's joinging your channel.

How did AdminServ become?

During daIRC's early years, countless abusive staffers linked/joined the network, hurting daIRC's image, making it seem like we had no control over our staff and allowed them to be abusive. A decision was made soon after to not accept leaf offers to the network and to simply absorb all costs my self. Thankfully, this stopped unwanted staff from becoming a part of our community, but also cut back on the amount of good staffers - and so AdminServ was born. After countless weeks of spec'ing the system, we finally got together a development team. After many fall outs, in some cases costing us hundreds of dollars, the system was finally completed this weekend and introduced into the network!

Who is helping take care of the AdminServ?

Currently, we've hired the following staffers to help you, the users:

Staff MemberCountry (Timezone)Work Hours
TallehAustralia
PaulUSAOnline between 9AM PST to 9PM PST
EtherUSAWork hours are random.
ViciousPotatoAustralia
W1N9ZR0CanadaUsually on during 3PM PST to 8PM PST
DiltUSA3:15 PM - (9-11 PM) CST