[littletonoone]

Ive been using IRC via tor with hexchat long time ago, but things changed since, so any tips for configuring in terms of anonymity? channels, tools, proxies, anything

[dxbi]

Ive been using IRC via tor with hexchat long time ago, but things changed since, so any tips for configuring in terms of anonymity? channels, tools, proxies, anything

@Grief made an XMPP server if you would like to use that, I'm currently using it and it works fine. You just need to talk with others that have OTR or OMEMO enabled.

[CorpTax]

Ive been using IRC via tor with hexchat long time ago, but things changed since, so any tips for configuring in terms of anonymity? channels, tools, proxies, anything

Your good just make sure hexchat is setup run thru tor properly an your as good as you can be. Don't introduce any free open proxies found online in the mix that will only hurt your security. IRC is old an security wasn't a huge concern back when it was popular so always try to use servers that support SSL an connect on that port at least but by default server admins and owners can see all of your messages even PM's so just keep that in mind when using it. There may be some encryption plugins that might work with some servers but you will have to do some research on that one because I haven't used IRC a long time.

[littletonoone]

Ive been using IRC via tor with hexchat long time ago, but things changed since, so any tips for configuring in terms of anonymity? channels, tools, proxies, anything

Your good just make sure hexchat is setup run thru tor properly an your as good as you can be. Don't introduce any free open proxies found online in the mix that will only hurt your security. IRC is old an security wasn't a huge concern back when it was popular so always try to use servers that support SSL an connect on that port at least but by default server admins and owners can see all of your messages even PM's so just keep that in mind when using it. There may be some encryption plugins that might work with some servers but you will have to do some research on that one because I haven't used IRC a long time.

yea agree, i will be the host/admin anyways, its meant for a small group nothing special. Thanks anyways, i was looking for the answer like that

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Ive been using IRC via tor with hexchat long time ago, but things changed since, so any tips for configuring in terms of anonymity? channels, tools, proxies, anything

@Grief made an XMPP server if you would like to use that, I'm currently using it and it works fine. You just need to talk with others that have OTR or OMEMO enabled.

im making this with no public access, only me and my buds. Thanks for the reply anyways

[HassaMassa]

Is IRC still active? Genuine question, I fell out of my channels years ago, didn't seem like anyone was around anymore. Always liked IRC.

[littletonoone]

Is IRC still active? Genuine question, I fell out of my channels years ago, didn't seem like anyone was around anymore. Always liked IRC.

I dont think so, i was searching for some "popular" IRC servers but didnt found any full one, maybe i missed some

[HassaMassa]

Is IRC still active? Genuine question, I fell out of my channels years ago, didn't seem like anyone was around anymore. Always liked IRC.

I dont think so, i was searching for some "popular" IRC servers but didnt found any full one, maybe i missed some

Fair enough, that's what I figured at least. It's a shame, there used to be some great channels. Depending on the server at least.

[DredgenSun]

Is IRC still active? Genuine question, I fell out of my channels years ago, didn't seem like anyone was around anymore. Always liked IRC.

Dude, you remember PacketNews?

[HassaMassa]

Is IRC still active? Genuine question, I fell out of my channels years ago, didn't seem like anyone was around anymore. Always liked IRC.

Dude, you remember PacketNews?

I do. I used to get all my files from IRC before moving over to newsgroups, Wasn't a fan of torrents. Now weirdly, torrents are the most stable option again.

[Angled4685]

Is IRC still active? Genuine question, I fell out of my channels years ago, didn't seem like anyone was around anymore. Always liked IRC.

Dude, you remember PacketNews?

I do. I used to get all my files from IRC before moving over to newsgroups, Wasn't a fan of torrents. Now weirdly, torrents are the most stable option again.

Torrent is still the best way to get my files