I'm finally figuring out how to use IRC. Signed up with a new IRC name and password, have a cloak, and put in a request on for access to the admin IRC channel. Not sure how often I'll be on, but think it might be useful. Or, at least I'm curious what goes on there. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IRC_channels/wikipedia-en-admins
I put my request in on Friday, and noticed [[User:Majorly]] normally handles them within a day. I looked and my request is still not processed, and wondered why. Then noticed Majorly has "retired". Losing him is a big disappointment! I don't know the circumstances, but it's unfortunate.
Now, don't know who to contact about IRC access requests.
-Aude