irccloud.com (disclaimer: I'm a subscriber) addresses a number of the deficiencies of standard IRC. A lot of the other deficiencies are a consequence of any de

irccloud.com (disclaimer: I'm a subscriber) addresses a number of the deficiencies of standard IRC. A lot of the other deficiencies are a consequence of any decentralized, open resource, due to "tragedy of the commons" effects. Those will always require active admin participation to resolve.