Application for Staff Member on ForeverChat IRC Network Minimum requirements to become a staff member: 1) Nickname must be registered for at least 30 days on the network. 2) Application must be completed to apply. Application instructions (READ CAREFULLY!) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Application must be completed in full. 2) Any references listed will be approached and vetted to support your application. If they are uncontactable then your application will suffer as a result. 3) You are judged solely upon information provided by your application and by references. For that reason, you are advised to take time to fill it in carefully, being as detailed as you can, as modifications will not be accepted once the application is submitted. 4) Upon submission, the application is subject to a 7-day voting period - do not expect any response during this voting period. 5) The network vote is final and binding. If rejected, you may not reapply for 6 months. WARNINGS: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THIS APPLICATION *DOES* COLLECT PERSONAL DATA. IF YOU ARE NOT LEGALLY ABLE TO PROVIDE SUCH DATA DUE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS, DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. All IRCop and Staff positions on ForeverChat IRC network are voluntary. NO COMPENSATION IS PROVIDED FOR ANY POSITIONS ON THE NETWORK. All information provided on this application will be verified. If false information is discovered the application will be automatically rejected. If you lack experience or cannot provide information, indicate so on the application. SECTION A: APPLICANT INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Name: 2. Email Address: (Note: All correspondence regarding application will occur through this.) 3. Nickname on ForeverChat IRC: 4. Other Nicknames used (including bots or fserves): 5. Please provide three IRC-related references: a) Nickname/Email: b) Nickname/Email: c) Nickname/Email: Note: these are usually people you know on IRC and have interracted with, either at channel or staff level, who can provide information about your general conduct. It is not advisable to list people who you have had disputes with, unless you want that to be what we are told :) Please also list how they know you - it helps when we contact them! SECTION B: SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Please give details of any NETWORK STAFF positions you have held, mentioning in particular: - network name(s) plus contact details - duties and responsibilities for that network - any significant events or acheivements whilst on that network - duration of positions, and reasons for leaving, if any. (if you are still staffing that network, please state so) 2. Please give details of any CHANNEL STAFF positions you have held, quoting in particular: - channel names, purpose (chat, special interest, Fserv, etc), number of users plus contact details - positions held and duties performed - significant contributions to the channel, if any - duration of position(s)m and reasons for leaving - if any. 3. Please give details of any IRC-RELATED skills, for instance: - experience of IRCD config & install - experience of services, modules - programming eggdrops - mirc scripting 4. Please detail any non-IRC skills you feel will benefit the network, for instance: - knowledge of TCP/IP networks (routing, gateways, ports) - Internet security (virii, trojans, firewalls, vulns) - coding skills (HTML, javascript, tcl, perl, etc) - operating system skills (Unix, Linux, BSD) SECTION C: BACKGROUND INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Have you ever been banned from an IRC network or terminated as staff on an IRC network? If so, what were the reasons behind the ban/termination? Note: although this may *possibly* affect the outcome of your application, non-disclosure of this information definitely WILL result in a rejection, so it is advisable to be open, detailed and non-judgemental in your explanation. 2. Have you read and understand the acceptable use policy for ForeverChat IRC network? 3. Do you know any staff members on this network that would be happy to provide supporting information for your application? Did any of them suggest that you apply? Note: these can be in addition to your three referees 4. How would you go about: a. registering a channel with Chanserv? Are there any special requirements? b. registering a nickname with NickServ? Are there any special requirements? c. handling a dispute with another staff member? what would be the best way to handle it? d. obtaining information about recent IRC vulnerabilities or recent IRC issues? e. dealing with a network spammer? Be detailed in your answer. f. handling someone seeking assistance? Again, be detailed in your answer. 5. In what ways would you promote the network and help it to grow, as a staff member? 6. Why do you want to become staff member of this network? SECTION D: FINALLY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I understand by submitting this application: 1. all information on this application is true, correct, and provided by me as to the best of my knowledge. 2. all information on this application will be reviewed, and by submitting this application I consent to such a review. 3. that I will be judged solely upon the information provided by my application and references. 4. that once my information is verified, my application will be voted upon and that this voting period will take at least 7 days. 5. that once my application is voted upon, the decision made by that vote is final. If you agree to all of the above, type AGREE: Points to remember: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Certain things can strengthen your application, such as undertaking a IRC-related project, researching and learning new IRC skills or being taken on as a Local Oper for a maximum period of 30 days by a staff member. Similarly, there are ways in which you can greatly harm your application, such as hassling staff during the voting period, canvassing for greater support or providing false information/concealing appropriate information. Thank you for your interest in an IRCop position on the ForeverChat IRC Network, and we wish you success in your application. --- IRC-op app, v1.4, 2008-03-08