I think IRC is the BEST and unique mediums to build a good circle of 'reliable' contacts. This makes immense sense if you are talking about technology. Not onl

I think IRC is the BEST and unique mediums to build a good circle of 'reliable' contacts. This makes immense sense if you are talking about technology. Not only do you end up networking with some of the brightest minds, but also get your queries resolved in 'near real time'. IRC would never be dead. It is immortal. Maker has to wait..alas!