But in spite of those web interfaces, IRC usage is still dropping. Our feeling is that topic-based discussions need a fresh start. I suppose that’s part of why

But in spite of those web interfaces, IRC usage is still dropping. Our feeling is that topic-based discussions need a fresh start. I suppose that’s part of why we’re doing this. We don’t know quite where we’ll end up, but do think there’s room for something in between IRC and more common social networks. Chapp is still very early on—hence the bugs and rough edges. That said, we’re glad to have a working prototype in place, so we can muck about, and explore where it can be pushed.