This story is just so I’m clear and leaves me full of questions. It’s a complete mess, despite the numerous semi-official statements trying to clear things up.

This story is just so I’m clear and leaves me full of questions. It’s a complete mess, despite the numerous semi-official statements trying to clear things up. Things I’m wondering about: - why was freenode being sold in the first place? - for what was it sold? For money? And who was paid for the sale? - Did whatever freenode was sold for go back to support the IRC-network? Or did someone weasel it away for themselves? - why would anyone buy and IRC network? What did they expect to gain by owning the network? - Why was a volunteer-run IRC network even registered as a business which could be sold? Can anyone please help me understand?