We trust are players to keep the OOC and IC separate. Though some times I poke them and say should that be said here? : ) Me personally I love being hit with tells from the players. They got a question, personal problem, or what not I try to be there as much as I can to help them out. I think ooc channels are a needed thing. Some times people just want to log in and chat with they new friends they have made on the game.
Or just point things out, help others, give ideas ECT. My self I do my best to keep IC and OOC apart. But then again I am not any better then any of the other players and we all make mistakes.

Anyway that is my few ducats on that : )
Sargon