Where You Should Be - IRC

Welcome to the first installment of Where You Should Be. Here I tell you where I think you should be, cause anyone cares where I think they should be. But maybe I've stumbled on something you've forgotten about. Or didn't know about. Anyway...

Today's installment is IRC. I've written about IRC a bunch already, and have most likely already mentioned some of the places below, but I'll gather them into one place for you.

irc.freenode.net
 

I lurk exclusively on this IRC server. Why? It has 'free' in its name (And it was the first one I remembered from back in the day), of course.

#linux

You have to be registered and ident'd to join most of these by the way. I mention Linux first because it is less of a niche audience than the others below. I thought I'd be way over my head when I first started hanging out there - and I pretty much am - but there are moments here and there where I can contribute a '+1'. Hehe. But everyone there are great and welcoming.

#vim
For anyone obsessed with VIM this is your channel. I've picked up some great links and information. It's great to read other people's questions etc and hear the solutions and answers offered. Everyone is very patient and willing to share their vast stores of knowledge.

#qutebrowser
I love the QB channel. Here you can not only ask questions but also offer suggestions or ideas etc. So far this is the most personable channel I lurk in.

#java
This channel is great for knowledge, but so far not so personable. If you have questions or comments, you better come correct.