cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/64359
Given the situation over at Freenode, maybe the time to migrate to a self-hosted solution. Oragono is highly recommended for that as it is super easy to self-host and has a lot of neat modern features build in.
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27205926
Also see: https://lemmy.ml/post/64019
Freenode R.I.P. Lost but not forgotten. Miss you, big man!