Perhaps the "partnership" between NetGamers and Planetarion could be evaluated?
Given the need for quite a lot of channels per alliance which sometimes need to be changed every round or so, why is this game stuck with an IRC network which is so inflexible? Every channel is a pain to register as it requires 2 supporters which are impossible to remove and someone from CSC to authorise it. Add in the 3 channels maximum restriction and you're screwed.
Evaluate the needs of all Planetarion users and either force NetGamers to offer it or switch to a different network. I seriously doubt this would happen as the people in charge are happy with the status quo - however these aren't the people who suffer from the bureaucratic policies.