With the exception of the first two Helper classes, all of these are known
collectively as Opers (aka O:Lines). They all have some same
things in common: they are the executives of the network. But there
are Levels.
HiTs... short for Helper in Training
these are regular users that are currently in the process of training to
become full Helpers.
Helpers are users that have been trained and are fully qualified to
help other users with IRC and network questions. Generally, people
become Helpers so they can contribute to the network by helping other users
in need. This can
sometimes even lead to becoming an IRCop.
Senior Helpers are users that have been trained and are fully
qualified to help other users and helpers with IRC and network
questions. These people are also expected to assist in training and
recruiting new Helpers. This usually leads to becoming
an IRCop.
CiTs... short for irCop in Training
these people are those who are being trained and prepared for full IRCop
status. These are Local Opers, and have power (for commands like /kill)
on only their home server. In other words, they can only
exercise this power over other users on the same server as themselves.
The point of CiT is mostly "probation" to see how these people behave
when they have some power. After 2 months as CiT (or sooner),
they must undergo a series of tests. If they pass, they graduate to
full IRCop. If they fail, they spend another 2 weeks in training, and
then are re-tested.
IRCops, aka Cops, IRC Cop... This usually refers to
Global Opers. Local Opers can only perform commands like kill
if the intended recipient is on the same server as the Oper, and we use
Local Opers to designate CiT's. Globals can work across the
servers. IRCops cannot send you a lost password (Unless they
are SOPs or SAs). But, they can kill, ban,
and other stuff.
Co Admin are usually "backup server admins" for their server. They
are usually given the position because of contributions they make of a
technical nature. Note that they are still considered standard IRCops
in every other way, unless otherwise promoted.
Server Admin denotes as Server Owner (not to be confused with
Services
Admin). These people are still technically only IRCops, unless otherwise
trained and promoted.
A Network Admin is the highest rank within the Network. These
people are the ones who run the show.
All of these ranks have to do with Services. These people have
varying levels of access to the Services commands. Higher up = more
commands. With the exception of HOP, all of these ranks must also
have some level of Opers.
What Can An SOP Do?
An SOP Is Services Operator. These people are able to
perform higher levels of commands with the services. Basically, they
are allowed to add to the AKILL lists, among other things. They
can be found in #JetIRC, if you need them. They can suspend
channels, and manipulate certain channel settings, such as the topic.
They can also forbid the use of Nicks. They cannot, though,
view or get your password.
What Can An SA Do?
Similar to an SOP, but with more power. SA stands for
Services Admin. They can do all that SOPs can do, plus a bit.
They are able to get your lost passwords as well.
SAs are special people. They can do a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff with
services, they can add SOPs and they can pakill and remove
pakills (PAKILL is a
Permanent Auto Kill). These people can view your password,
but will only do so if necessary.
