The IRCC is now taking applications for a number of new operator positions in the following channels: #ubuntu, #ubuntu-offtopic and #ubuntu-ops.
So if you’re active on our IRC channels and you are available in the specified times (or at least part of them), and if you’ve been aching to help, you should consider applying! You might get your chance if:
- You are great at resolving conflicts
- You are very patient. Superhuman nerve control is a basic IRC operator feature
- You can take criticism
- You are happy when helping and advising others
- In addition to the Code of Conduct and our IRC Guidelines, you are happy to also adhere to the Leadership Code of Condcut and the Operator Guidelines 🙂
In general, please do not consider becoming an operator because it could be “fun”. It is not, it’s hard work. However, it is often quite rewarding, and you get to operate with a great team of people. You don’t need to be an IRC guru, but you do need to know enough to be able to learn more.
As a special case, applicants for #ubuntu-ops will be restricted to operators in core channels. If you apply to be an operator in #ubuntu-ops, but are not an operator in a core channel, your application will be rejected.
Please be aware that *many* applicants will not become operators for various reasons. This will not necessarily be because we think you would make a bad operator. Only a limited number of operators are ever needed, some timezones are better covered already than others, and so on.
IMPORTANT: Please follow the application process and additionally note your available times on your wiki page. Having your wiki page listed on your LP page is also useful to aid us in finding your information.
We look forward to your applications!
Originally sent to the ubuntu-irc mailing list by Terence Simpson on Wed Nov 3 21:24:06 GMT 2010