#ubuntu-ops policy discussion

[John Vivirito]

On 02/02/2010 12:02 PM, Joseph Price wrote:
> On 2 February 2010 16:09, Lorenzo J. Lucchini <ljlbox at tiscali.it> wrote:
>> On Tuesday 02 February 2010 16:06:11 Juha Siltala wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> As a side note to the discussion on the -ops policy:
>>>
>>> On 02/02/2010 03:44 PM, Joseph Price wrote:
>>>> When I suggested this, I wanted to emphasize that the IRCC should
>>>> maintain that channel, keep it a positive channel. Promote useful
>>>> discussions 'within friends'. I know that the ops have their private
>>>> channels and PMs, but I believe it would be useful for the IRCC to try
>>>> and keep these thoughts positive & together, behind closed doors if
>>>> needed.
>>>
>>> This is an idea I could easily grow to appreciate. Such a channel could
>>> potentially be a very good place for operators to talk shop, trade tips,
>>> and have lounge-area discussions. The IRCC would see that the lounge is
>>> tidy. The channel could also be great support for mentoring new
>>> operators during the probation period[1].
>>>
>>> [1] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IRC/IrcTeam/Probation
>>
>> Wait... what? Am I misreading this, or is the idea that the ops would desert
>> #ubuntu-offtopic and move their offtopic conversations to #ubuntu-ops (in a
>> sanctioned way, I mean, like they don't do that already)?
>> I can't see how that makes sense. #ubuntu-ops is about things oplike.
> 
> #freenode is the network's support channel. Despite this, there is
> often nice conversation between staff and users. Most of what goes on
> is network/support related. Sometimes discussion is a little offtopic.
> I'm suggesting we try to aim for that.
> 
As i recall if you are offtopic in #freenode they will ask you
to move to #* not sure of the channel offhand. i also remember
#freenode to have an "ops" channel and it is private.
Someone from freenode please let us know.

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    John Vivirito

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