It's unfortunate some people don't see the benefit of trying to move their users to TLS, but Quakenet is the exception here. Most IRC users and networks I know

It's unfortunate some people don't see the benefit of trying to move their users to TLS, but Quakenet is the exception here. Most IRC users and networks I know encourage TLS usage and do their best to help users and chatrooms use it. I'd even like to see it required for any modern IRC server, just as HTTPS is required for any modern website. The issues brought up in your link are correct but the solution isn't to abandon encryption, just because it's difficult doesn't mean it shouldn't be attempted.