But everyone in the team would have to set up their client. Not everyone would want to setup their client the same way (understandably). And not everyone is int

But everyone in the team would have to set up their client. Not everyone would want to setup their client the same way (understandably). And not everyone is interested enough in setting up an IRC client, especially the "not technical enough people". IRC –the protocol– isn't made for that. IRC clients can, but don't.