I avoid those public groups now. Completely biased view, other than the tech channels - I found a lot of pedos on IRC. Same for open source alternatives to IRC

I avoid those public groups now. Completely biased view, other than the tech channels - I found a lot of pedos on IRC. Same for open source alternatives to IRC like matrix where you had literal channel for sharing CP, a trans community with minors dating adults and sharing ehh questionable pics. That was a quick delete. I am not motivated to try another FOSS chat for a while, at least the public instance. For IRC, add a limiting interface, no feedback, bots, hassle with setting up your client because most default web ones suck and bouncer. It's not really worth it for me. I forgot another thing, weird religious people, lot of people talking in the dark without anyone replying for hours and cryptonites...