Just check out popular IRC servers (e.g. Freenode), search for keywords and start joining some channels. Lurk for a while to see the tone and then get to know p

Just check out popular IRC servers (e.g. Freenode), search for keywords and start joining some channels. Lurk for a while to see the tone and then get to know people. If you want particular recommendations from HN, it would seem beneficial to search through prior posts since this topic has come up before. If you want the best options for your specific domain though, it's likely going to involve some investigation from your end to see which channels and which individuals mesh well with what you're looking for.