diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
index d42583c..1977189 100644
--- a/README.rst
+++ b/README.rst
@@ -16,7 +16,10 @@ with several sections of information:
 Track moderators commands
 =========================
 
-You have to have voice in the channel (+v) to send commands to the ptgbot.
+By default the bot allows anyone in the channel to issue track moderation
+commands. However note that it is possible for admins to restrict access
+to people who have voice in the channel (+v).
+
 Commands follow the following format::
 
   #TRACKNAME COMMAND [PARAMETERS]
@@ -133,6 +136,12 @@ You have to be a channel operator (+o) to use admin commands.
 ~reload
   Resets the database entirely (reloads from configuration)
 
+~requirevoice
+  Requires that users are voiced (+v) to issue track moderation commands
+
+~alloweveryone
+  Allows everyone in the channel to issue track moderation commands
+
 
 Local testing
 =============
diff --git a/ptgbot/bot.py b/ptgbot/bot.py
index 5f0d080..24f6921 100644
--- a/ptgbot/bot.py
+++ b/ptgbot/bot.py
@@ -110,8 +110,9 @@ class PTGBot(irc.bot.SingleServerIRCBot):
         chan = e.target
 
         if msg.startswith('#'):
-            if not (self.channels[chan].is_voiced(nick) or
-                    self.channels[chan].is_oper(nick)):
+            if (self.data.is_voice_required() and not
+                    (self.channels[chan].is_voiced(nick) or
+                     self.channels[chan].is_oper(nick))):
                 self.send(chan, "%s: Need voice to issue commands" % (nick,))
                 return
 
@@ -171,6 +172,10 @@ class PTGBot(irc.bot.SingleServerIRCBot):
                 self.data.unbook(room, timeslot)
             elif command == 'newday':
                 self.data.new_day_cleanup()
+            elif command == 'requirevoice':
+                self.data.require_voice()
+            elif command == 'alloweveryone':
+                self.data.allow_everyone()
             elif command == 'list':
                 self.send_track_list(chan)
             elif command in ('clean', 'add', 'del'):
diff --git a/ptgbot/db.py b/ptgbot/db.py
index 5ad3a74..a1bc47b 100644
--- a/ptgbot/db.py
+++ b/ptgbot/db.py
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ import random
 class PTGDataBase():
 
     BASE = {'tracks': [], 'slots': {}, 'now': {}, 'next': {}, 'colors': {},
-            'location': {}, 'scheduled': {}, 'additional': {}}
+            'location': {}, 'scheduled': {}, 'additional': {}, 'voice': 0}
 
     def __init__(self, config):
         self.filename = config['db_filename']
@@ -167,6 +167,17 @@ class PTGDataBase():
                 self.data['additional'][room][timeslot] = ""
         self.save()
 
+    def is_voice_required(self):
+        return self.data['voice'] == 1
+
+    def require_voice(self):
+        self.data['voice'] = 1
+        self.save()
+
+    def allow_everyone(self):
+        self.data['voice'] = 0
+        self.save()
+
     def new_day_cleanup(self):
         self.data['now'] = {}
         self.data['next'] = {}