I was exploring an obscure Linux distro when I noticed they’re contact page had an IRC client. You can connect to the IRC via Matrix, but the people there prefer pure IRC.

My question is do other programmers use IRC? Also why?

  • onlinepersona@programming.devEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I don’t and pretty much refuse to unless it goes through matrix. It’s archaic, has cryptic commands, and serves only the purpose of stroking ego + gatekeeping.

    Same as mailinglists. It might take another 10 years for both to finally die.

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