We have implemented multiple "serv's" to meet any users needs, the standard anope services as well as the hidden security serv's. All databases are backed up constantly, passwords are hashed by nickserv and chanserv and are completely unavailable to ircop's. We do not require email verification, simply get on, register and your done. All network services have aliases to make their access simple. For example, Nickserv can be accessed by simply typing "/ns <command>" without quotes.