How did you make your network successful?

OneXero · none Joined: 17 Oct 2008 Posts: 3

I've run IRC networks before, but me and I'm sure others could use tips to those who have run successful networks. Whether it be a very active network with few users or a large user network (warez does not count).

So tell me, how did you make your network successful?

Jobe · Posted: Oct 17, 2008 12:32pm Post subject:

Patience and loyal friends. Then it grew from there, met a couple other friends, linked forming a new network, et voilà.

OneXero · none Joined: 17 Oct 2008 Posts: 3

Question: Do contact multiple websites in getting them to join and link an IRC channel there, or did you know the webmaster/owner of that website. This question is for everyone to answer.

ButtaKnife · none Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Posts: 38

Our story is an interesting one. The founding minds of our network took experiences from other networks and used those to formulate what we thought would be an ideal network. What we came up with was a network where staff members approach issues from the user level and are expected to only use their access when there is no other way to resolve an issue. We also wanted to offer as much to the user as possible in the easiest to use form that we could. We set up open channel registration, a short list of common sense network rules, and staff policies to keep everything in balance. Since day 1, we've been adding to and evolving everything about our network. Services and ircd development never ends. The website is always being worked on. Also, we have a team dedicated to making sure that the communities on our network are taken care of. This doesn't mean just network support. The team focuses more on things like helping plan events, promoting the community, etc.

Our dedication to our users and communities, our policies to prevent abuse, our continually expanding services, and our efforts toward maintaining a stable and secure network have paid off for us. How successful have we been? Well, I think that's better answered by our users, but I think we've been doing a good job.

My advice would be to look around. Is your network acting in the best interests of the people using the network? Are the actions of you and your fellow staff members working towards the best interests of the users and the network? A successful IRC network isn't about what software you use, how many servers you have, or even how many users you have. It's about how enjoyable and fulfilling the experience is. It's about putting others before yourself. At least, that's what I believe.

One last thing... spamming your network around is not a good way to run a successful network. Just a tip. Smile

Telume · none Joined: 06 Jul 2007 Posts: 17

I only ever follow one mantra when running an IRC network:

K I S S

Keep it Simple Stupid.

And it hasn't failed me yet when it comes to running the net Razz