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> IRC is dying because no one invests months and years of code into server protocol extensions and client user interface for non-engineer users. I never unders
by u801e 8y ago
> IRC is dying because no one invests months and years of code into server protocol extensions and client user interface for non-engineer users.
I never understood this sentiment. In the '90s and the previous decade, I corresponded with many people over IRC and usenet who were definitely "non-engineer users". What changed in the last 10 years to make many people believe that one has to have a technical/engineering background to be capable of using things like IRC?
- coatmatter 8y agoIt's probably just relative. I would think the proportion on IRC is now more technical than ever before. Twenty years ago, you would need to know where to plug a cable in to even have a computer turn on. For better or worse, the barrier for entry these days is a lot lower. IRC has remained relatively the same while other services like Facebook or even MSN Messenger promised the world. I don't agree that IRC is dead. It will continue to outlast many companies.