I have recently discussed this with many people in the IRC channel but would like everyone's opinion on this. I am considering the possibility of using a custom coded IRCd to host the channel and the possibility of creating an open network offering a convenient place for all beta-related sites to host their IRC channels.

This will create the following advantages:

* Creating a centralised meeting point for all beta sites will bring in new users and help make the IRC system much more active.

* New modes - channel admin - like op but prefixed in nick list with an * not a @. Halfop, prefixed with a % and just like op with the exception they cant deop/kick/ban ops.

* Full control over the server, various levels of IRCops etc.

* I can code it to automatically mark nicks who are idle with different prefixes so we know who is away etc...

Dissadvantages:

* Uptime might be a problem however not a major one as I think I can get two servers on reliable locations which should suffice for a small net like the planned one.

* Leaving behind IRC2. Although the new server offers many advantages ill still miss people like derfy :(

Tell me what you think about it!
The chan is a democracy and I wont do anything w/o agreement from the majority. So far people generally like the idea...

Please tell me what you think...

Nichotin says yes. Updated poll as he doesnt have crew access...

Cath likes the idea... updating poll...

Same with Alon...

Ok, we give the server a test run for a week :)

betairc.ath.cx:11646

channel #beta

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P.S. I would like the IRC channel to remain impartial in the recent crew splitup/resignations. I think its for the channels good if it doesnt as a whole side with/leave anyone.

give it a shot.. what the hell!!

You know what my thoughts are Zone, if this latest idea of unification works then I'm all for it.... if it doesn't work then you also know what needs to happen.

:)