I think that IRC is a great medium. I first came in contact with it in 1993 and I've been using it ever since. These days I use it for two things: keeping contact with friends (I'm an expat) and helping people out in programming channels.
As others have noted, I think IRC is one of those things that will just keep chugging on, unaffected by trends.
It's been great for getting to know people all over the world. Relationships started on IRC have, among other things, given me my wife and my current job.
As others have noted, I think IRC is one of those things that will just keep chugging on, unaffected by trends.
It's been great for getting to know people all over the world. Relationships started on IRC have, among other things, given me my wife and my current job.