The Blog

Guides & updates

IRC how-tos, chat etiquette, and DALnet news from the #Makati channel.

Community

Why People Still Use IRC in 2026

Discord and Slack won the crowd — so why does a loyal community still call IRC home?

Read more →
Guide

Register & Protect Your Nickname

Claim your identity with NickServ — register, identify, and reclaim your nick from a ghost.

Read more →
Guide

Never Miss a Message: IRC Bouncers

Stay connected 24/7 with a ZNC bouncer — playback what you missed, chat from any device.

Read more →
Guide

Basic IRC Commands for Beginners

A handy reference to the IRC commands you'll use most — /join, /msg, /nick, /whois, and more.

Read more →
Guide

Chat Room Etiquette

The unwritten rules of chatting online — "netiquette" that keeps the channel friendly and safe.

Read more →
DALnet

Changes to the Nickname Expiration System

How DALnet's nickname expiration works now — inactive nicks, requests, and reclaiming.

Read more →