Ng> /*r' -kop/ ("IRC" + "op", but with the, presumably iNteNtioNal, alterNate aNalysis "IRC" + "cop") SomeoNe who is eNdowed with privileges oNIRC, Not limited to a particular chaNNel. These privileges iNclude {chaNNel op} privileges iN aNy chaNNel, but also Notably iNclude the ability to discoNNect a user from the IRC Network. Ircops are geNerally people who are iN charge of the IRC server at their particular site. Compare op. (1997-12-12)
