Don't know if you've noticed, but aimbotters have started appearing. Reason being's that a company's just released a hack that, apparently, gave VAC massive trouble in the past (read: we're probably ****ed.)

Unless VALVe proves they can outwit these halfwits this time, the only defense real players like us have now is good admins. And, I don't know about you, but with the exception of Hampshire Heavies I haven't seen a single admin online, good or bad.

The only real way to get a good admin to ensure games stay fair and fun, is to host our own server and give TLSC members adminship.

As well as helping us fight these poster children for birth control, this gives us all the perks having our own server has. Reserved spots, a regular place to play, the opportunity to set maps that WE want and settings that WE want.

The only drawback is finding someone to host. I will check jolt.co.uk and a few other sources for prices etc, and may be willing to foot part of the bill. I can't go about paying for an entire server by myself, however, but if you wish to contribute please please PLEASE tell me.

Of course, if it turns out the hacks don't become obscenely prevailant, this won't be necessary. I would like some insurance, though.

EDIT: For a server on jolt.co.uk, it's £36 for an 18-slot server per month, or alternatively £40 for a 20-slotter, with 10% off if we rent 3 months in advance. If I can find how many are willing to pay for this, we could arrange how much we each pay and what option we go for.