The client server RuneHQ.mi.us.SwiftIRC.net has been fully and permanently linked.

The SwiftIRC staff would like to extend congratulations to RuneHQ`s administrator, Lord_Sobek. We hope that he and his server will make a strong and lasting contribution to SwiftIRC as a whole.

Escaped.az.us.SwiftIRC.net has been granted a 30 day trial link after passing its initial link vote.

Escaped is located in Phoenix, Arizona, USA and should prove to be a welcome addition to the network.

Best of luck to Escable, escaped's admin, during the trial link!


Last edited by fx on 2009-06-21 11:22:10 UTC

tadpole.fr.eu.SwiftIRC.net has been granted a 30 day test link to the network.

This server will be a replacement for darklite.be.eu.SwiftIRC.net as it has newer hardware.

We are grateful for the continuing contributions made by tadpole's administrator, fx, and wish him the best of luck during this trial phase.

Last edited by Concept on 2009-05-18 09:30:10 UTC

Hi,

titan.fl.us.swiftirc.net has permanently delinked from the network due to issues with its provider.

runehq.mi.us.swiftirc.net has been granted a 30 day test link to the network. We would like to wish RuneHQ's administrator, Lord_Sobek, good luck with his test link. We are grateful of RuneHQ's contribution and are looking forward to lasting relations between our communities.

The SwiftBlog has been an idea that has been bounced around periodically and one that has been met with general enthusiasm.

Too often the decisions of the administration come off as somewhat arbitrary as little reasoning or explanation is provided, and even worse is when the users have entirely no idea that something has occured.

It is the hope of the administration that the SwiftBlog will serve to fill this gap so as to inform users not only of changes in a general sense, but also to provide the information straight from the horse's mouth as it were through a medium that is not designed to be formal, and one that is open to constructive comments.

Without further ado, I welcome one and all to keep their eyes open for posts on our blog.

http://blog.swiftirc.net/

Last edited by Awong on 2009-05-09 15:24:58 UTC

The SwiftIRC Administration would like to extend its warmest welcome to its newest Server Administrator, Marius, back from his temporary absence.

Following a successful majority vote, the server milamber.ny.us.swiftirc.net was granted a permanent link on the network.

Welcome back Marius!

Hello,

The Network Helper applications have now been opened for acceptance into the support team. These applications will be subject to a first round of reviews by pre-existing Network Staff, whereupon select support personnel shall review the final candidates and provide feedback. This feedback will then shape the final selection of the new Help Operators.

Applications are relatively comprehensive, and I advise only those who wish help make the SwiftIRC support system work to submit an application. There is no word limit, but I recommend that any responses be extensive enough so as to answer the question, yet concise so as to remain relevant.

Also, there is no closing date issued this time around. Applications will be left open until we have found a suitable number of new staff.

The procedure for submitting an application can be found on the HelpOp Page located in the Support section of the website. Alternatively, the URL is: http://www.swiftirc.net/index.php?page=helpop

In other news, after an extended period of downtime due to technical issues the SwiftIRC support wiki has returned. We took the opportunity to update both the layout and content of the wiki and hope our users will find it beneficial. A link to the wiki can be found in the menu at the top of this website.

Kind Regards,
Concept

Last edited by Katlyn on 2009-04-07 23:28:56 UTC

milamber.ny.us.swiftirc.net has been granted a 30 day test link to the network.

We wish milamber's returning administrator, Marius, the best of luck during this trial phase.

Last edited by Katlyn on 2009-03-11 19:10:37 UTC

The administration has compiled a list of guidelines BNC providers should adhere to when creating bvhosts, in order to clarify what is considered permissible on SwiftIRC.

Bvhosts should not contain:
-Racial slurs
-Strong language
-Impersonation (SwiftIRC staff or otherwise)

Such bvhosts are inappropriate and not suitable for our younger users.

As of January 09, 2009, any bvhosts which violate these guidelines will be g-lined.

Additionally, we strongly recommend that all BNC providers suspend BNC accounts automatically when a user is /killed, as this reduces the likelihood that your IPs/range will be banned.

We thank you for your cooperation.

With the increasing workload academia has placed upon me, as well as having more socialization as of late, I feel that it is in my best interest to abdicate my position as Network Administrator and focus on the bigger picture otherwise known as my future.

You may still find me about on the network, but at this time I feel that it is in my own best interest to take up the role of a normal user as I will not have the time to dedicate towards user management which I once had.

I wish my fellow Administrators the best of luck in the times to come.
Sincerely,
Marius