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There's still some for sure, but I can't help but notice how empty IRC communities are these days. Bigger ones like #node.js/#javascript on freenode are about
by always_good 8y ago
There's still some for sure, but I can't help but notice how empty IRC communities are these days.
Bigger ones like #node.js/#javascript on freenode are about 10 people strong if you actually count the regulars.
Frankly I think something like Slack is a better middleground for most communities. People are filtered out because they have to be bothered to install Slack and join the community. Yet it has community-building features that IRC doesn't have, like the likelihood that someone will get messages when they are offline/away and that they will actually come back.
- thatfunkymunki 8y agoEFNet is still running strong! Plenty of good chats and communities around if you look for them. Freenode operator abuse is antithetical to community chats.
- maltalex 8y agoAny channels in particular? I've seen mostly freenode mentioned everywhere.
- thatfunkymunki 8y agoThere's a bunch of niche channels I like such as #mircart and #efnetnews for just having a laugh. #2600 seems to be one of the main "lobby" channels. Other channels like #electronics and #chemistry for more technical talk. There are a bunch of troll factories like #stress and #depression which some people enjoy I guess.