I too support this guy, he deserves that "Trusted Player" stats. :-) About IRC, if he's 24/7 in game, then IRC isn't that much needed. Though, he can be online on IRC too from now. And btw, dude; ask any level 10 administrator to remove your TP stats, you are an admin now. 
Quite true...the rules with players being active on the IRC is never really enforced....it's no big deal. Yes rules are rules but...I've already made my point.
Yep he should get it removed, but will Cobra enforce it? Or will someone need to mention it getting removed? One command you'll lose is /countdown

shame