wow, so simple ....ok so then using the same "theory" (and i use that very loosely).
User types !admin which alerts ops by PM.
on *:text:!admin:#channel: .msg #opschannel $nick needs help in $chan $+ .
To return a message to the user letting them know that someone has been alerted that help is needed would be ....
on *:text:!admin: .$chan echo $nick A admin will be with you shortly.
or am i as lost as a rabbit in the ocean