On the other hand, even if the barrier is a bit higher, nice things will eventually be used by everyone even if it evolves some research and learning - or seeki

On the other hand, even if the barrier is a bit higher, nice things will eventually be used by everyone even if it evolves some research and learning - or seeking help from others. The most difficult thing about IRC is probably picking a unique user name or even registering one. But yeah, especially non-tech channels had a fun vibe, something I completely miss from Slack or Facebook.