diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9822513..2e2e578 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ feminism-chat.github.io ============================= -This is a website for our IRC channel, freenode.##feminism +This is a website for our IRC channel, libera.chat ##feminism See it here: https://feminism-chat.github.io/ diff --git a/index.md b/index.md index 398c4e7..45322ab 100644 --- a/index.md +++ b/index.md @@ -18,19 +18,17 @@ To connect feminists with each other. To raise consciousness. To bring feminists # How do I connect? +We've been on [freenode](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freenode) since 2012, but have now moved to [libera.chat](https://libera.chat/). + We recommend installing an IRC client: -1. Connect it to `chat.freenode.net:6697` -2. [Register your nick](https://freenode.net/kb/answer/registration) +1. Connect it to `irc.libera.chat:6697` +2. [Register your nick](https://libera.chat/guides/registration) 3. [Obtain a cloak](/cloak/) (optional) 4. Join `##feminism` -If you can't install a client, [IRCCloud](https://irccloud.com) offers "trial" accounts for no cost. Make sure you select the freenode network. You'll get a gateway cloak automatically. - -Other common web gateways (kiwiirc, freenode webchat, matrix) are banned due to repeated misuse. - -# Are you moving to libera.chat? +If you can't install a client, [IRCCloud](https://irccloud.com) offers "trial" accounts for no cost. Make sure you select the liberachat network. You'll get a gateway cloak automatically. -Yes. Like many other communities, we are planning to move from [freenode](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freenode) to [libera.chat](https://libera.chat/) in the wake of Andrew Lee's hostile takeover. But we're waiting for things to settle on libera before making the move official and deprecating the old channel on freenode (aka free*****nope*****) +Other common web gateways (kiwiirc, matrix) are banned due to repeated misuse. # How do I support you? @@ -155,10 +153,6 @@ If you want to say racist, sexist, homophobic, ableist or other oppressive thing We're not authoritarian or fascist. We're anti-authoritarian and anti-fascist. If you're authoritarian or fascist, get lost. We see no contradictions here. -# Why was I banned from #feminism? - -Our channel is named ##feminism - note the two hash characters. We do not control #feminism. The operators of #feminism quit irc years ago, and banned everybody from their channel, including us. Ideally we'd like it to redirect to ##feminism, but freenode won't transfer ownership because of [channel naming rules](https://freenode.net/policies). - # Why did [xyz] get banned? Our channel is regularly targeted by abusive and persistent trolls. IRC only allows a limited number of channel bans, so our bot has to rotate them. This means many previous trolls are able to join for a few seconds before being re-banned. Please trust that there's a good reason. Moderating this channel is already emotionally exhausting enough without having to rehash everything on demand, especially to newcomers.