DarkWorld IRC Staff Training

Apply for Staff Training

Apply to complete the DarkWorld IRC Staff Training Program before consideration for a supervised IRC role.

Do not submit passwords, SASL credentials, verification codes, API tokens, private keys, or other authentication secrets. Training does not guarantee staff appointment.

A. Account Information Current IRC nickname * Registered DarkWorld IRC account * Contact email * Timezone * Languages spoken Approximate account registration date I confirm that I am at least 18 years old. *

B. DarkWorld IRC Experience How long have you used DarkWorld IRC? Which channels do you normally use? Which IRC clients do you use? I currently use TLS for IRC. I currently use SASL authentication. Describe your NickServ experience Describe your ChanServ experience Describe your knowledge of user and channel modes Describe any experience helping IRC users

C. Motivation and Availability Why do you want to join the program? * How would you help DarkWorld IRC users? * Which IRC responsibilities interest you? Which duties are you not yet ready to perform? What do you expect to learn? Reasonable weekly availability

D. Judgment Scenarios A close friend asks you to remove their ban. What do you do? * You are unsure whether a message violates policy. What do you do? * You accidentally ban an innocent user. What do you do? * A user posts their password publicly. What do you do? * Another staff member asks you to share a private report. What do you do? * Why should staff use the least severe effective action? * When should a channel matter become a network-level matter? *

E. Security How do you protect your IRC and other important accounts? * I use unique passwords for important accounts. I use a password manager. I use multi-factor authentication where available. My primary device is protected by a password or screen lock. Describe any relevant account compromise and corrective action I will report credential exposure immediately. I will avoid unreviewed scripts on a privileged IRC client.

F. External Roles and Conflicts I currently hold a staff position on another IRC network. Other IRC staff-role details I own or operate another IRC network. Other IRC network details Roles in other DarkWorld projects Projects, relays, bridges, bots, or services you operate Previous staff suspension or removal Relevant conflicts of interest Other access or confidentiality concerns

G. Relevant Conduct History Relevant DarkWorld warnings, restrictions, or bans Significant abuse or policy cases involving you Unresolved complaints, cases, or appeals Previous unauthorized-access incidents Anything else reviewers should understand

H. Candidate Agreement I will complete the required training modules. * I will complete the required written and practical assessments. * I accept supervision during trainee and probation stages. * I agree to follow the DarkWorld IRC Staff Code of Conduct. * I will protect confidential information. * I will disclose relevant conflicts of interest. * I understand that training does not guarantee staff appointment. * I understand that DWIRC authority does not automatically extend to other DarkWorld projects. * I confirm that the information provided is accurate. *

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