I have an IRC channel open all day with the 6-8 people also working on the same project, so if anything I feel like there are too many people around. If you're

I have an IRC channel open all day with the 6-8 people also working on the same project, so if anything I feel like there are too many people around. If you're the only one on your project, maybe consider a small IRC channel that you're interested in that doesn't get a lot of activity, but there are bursts of conversation throughout the day? I know it's a fine line between gaining motivation from being in a group and not being distracted -- probably everyone will be different on this point.