https://saturn.irc4fun.net/blog/2026-03-27T19:38:49.963273+00:00Latest blog posts from IRC4Fun.2026-03-19T05:03:39.229769+00:002026-03-27T19:38:49.963273+00:00siniStarhttps://saturn.irc4fun.net/blog/reverse-has-left-irc4fun/

<p>We're sad to announce that <a href="https://irc4fun.net/members/reverse/">reverse</a> has left IRC4Fun.</p> <p>He left after a tantrum about his operblock not being <code>*@*</code>. <em>(Coincidentally, we're thankful that we was unable to make this modification on his own, <a href="https://…

2026-03-10T19:49:22.905739+00:002026-03-10T19:52:40.068424+00:00siniStarhttps://saturn.irc4fun.net/blog/webchat-new-features/

<h2>WebChat: New Features</h2> <p><a href="https://irc4fun.net/members/reverse/">reverse</a> has been working on our website and KiwiIRC WebChat, and has <em>stream-lined</em> it for <a href="https://irc4fun.net/members/">members</a>! <h3>New:</h3> <ul> <li> Members <a href="https://irc4fu…

2026-03-10T01:54:18.644984+00:002026-03-10T04:40:38.017558+00:00siniStarhttps://saturn.irc4fun.net/blog/new-webchat-generator/

<h2>New WebChat HTML Generator</h2> <p>We're <em>thrilled</em> to announce our new <a href="https://irc4fun.net/create-webchat/"><strong>WebChat HTML Generator</strong></a> for users who want to add WebChat to their sites and social media! This allows users to customize the default Nicknames off…

2026-03-10T01:40:20.358098+00:002026-03-15T15:00:26.551954+00:00siniStarhttps://saturn.irc4fun.net/blog/updates-to-registered-bots-bot-registration/

<h2>Updates to (registered) Bots & Bot Registration</h2> <p>Over the past few months, we've noticed an increase in email bounces. We've found that most of the email bounces stem from <a href="https://irc4fun.net/help/bots/bots/">Bot Registrations</a>. In light of this; we've made some adjustmen…

2026-02-19T11:19:13.317543+00:002026-03-09T23:31:48.593871+00:00reversehttps://saturn.irc4fun.net/blog/setting-up-your-first-irc-channel-on-irc4fun/

<h2>So You Want Your Own IRC Channel?</h2> <p>Whether you're building a community, a project hub, or just a private hangout spot — setting up an IRC channel on IRC4Fun is fast and free. This guide walks you through everything from creating a channel to managing it like a pro.</p> <h2>Step 1: Con…

2026-02-19T11:19:13.313775+00:002026-02-19T11:19:13.313786+00:00reversehttps://saturn.irc4fun.net/blog/irc-etiquette-guide-how-to-be-a-good-community-member/

<h2>Why Etiquette Matters on IRC</h2> <p>IRC communities have developed a culture and set of norms over 35+ years. Following these unwritten (and sometimes written) rules makes the experience better for everyone and ensures you'll be welcomed rather than kicked or banned.</p> <h2>1. Read the Channe…

2026-02-19T11:19:13.310080+00:002026-02-19T11:19:13.310090+00:00reversehttps://saturn.irc4fun.net/blog/top-10-irc-clients-for-linux-windows-and-mac/

<h2>Choosing the Right IRC Client</h2> <p>Your IRC client is your window into the network. The right one makes all the difference. Here are the best options in 2026, across all platforms.</p> <h2>1. HexChat (Windows / Linux)</h2> <p>HexChat is the most beginner-friendly graphical IRC client availab…

2026-02-19T11:19:13.306994+00:002026-02-19T11:19:13.307004+00:00reversehttps://saturn.irc4fun.net/blog/irc-vs-discord-which-is-better/

<h2>The Old Guard vs The New Kid</h2> <p>Discord launched in 2015 and quickly became the dominant platform for online communities, gaming groups, and developer teams. But IRC has been around since 1988 — and it's still going strong. So which is actually better? The answer depends on what you value.<…

2026-02-19T11:19:13.300413+00:002026-02-19T11:19:13.300430+00:00reversehttps://saturn.irc4fun.net/blog/how-to-connect-to-irc-in-2026/

<h2>What is IRC?</h2> <p>IRC (Internet Relay Chat) is one of the oldest and most reliable real-time chat protocols on the internet, dating back to 1988. Despite the rise of Discord and Slack, IRC remains the go-to platform for open-source projects, tech communities, and privacy-conscious users.</p> …

2026-02-11T12:00:41.989000+00:002026-02-11T12:13:41.675000+00:00siniStarhttps://saturn.irc4fun.net/blog/password-reset-request-emails-sent-out-today/

<h2>Receive a Password Reset request Email? Don't Panic - it was us.</h2> <p>Today, when we launched the new IRC4Fun website, we did issue Password Reset requests for all users.</p> <p>The reason for this, is that the website currently utilizes a separate database from the NickServ database.…

2026-02-07T05:58:31.897000+00:002026-02-09T01:50:03.115000+00:00reversehttps://saturn.irc4fun.net/blog/irc4fun-network-infrastructure-update/

<p>We are excited to announce a major upgrade to the IRC4Fun network infrastructure! Over the past few weeks, our team has been working hard behind the scenes to improve performance, reliability, and the overall experience for all our users.<p> <h3>What has changed</h3> <p><strong>New Server N…

2026-02-07T03:30:17.450000+00:002026-02-07T03:49:19.172000+00:00reversehttps://saturn.irc4fun.net/blog/a-fresh-new-look-for-irc4fun/

<h2>A Fresh New Look for irc4fun</h2> <p>We're excited to announce the launch of the brand-new irc4fun website! After months of development and design work, we've completely rebuilt our online presence from the ground up — and we think you're going to love it.</p> <h3>What's New?</h3> <p>Th…