SoarexThe current method of making sure people are present when a pug starts needs to be replaced. I believe a better method would be an AFK check right before captaining is about to start, similar to how TF2Center makes sure everyone is present. This would more accurately show who is actually present, and it would give people who may have forgotten they were added up, a chance to leave.
in addition to this, imo having a notification noise when there are 45 seconds before the pug starts would help people add up. The current system of having the noise go off once the picking starts doesn't accomplish much because it's already too late for people do add.