Module 2 - IRC

IRC, Internet Relay chat, is a basically a large multi-user live chat facility which enables users in different parts of the world to communicate with each other in special interest forums. Not being a user of chat services, I would think IRC is more used for meeting a bunch of people online with the same interests compared to ICQ or MSN which perhaps are used more for chatting with existing friends?

I tried EZTalk IRC, and went into the only chat room that didn't seemed to be an Adult room or Married-n-Flirting (it wasn't Granny's Knitting room, but similar) and had two people ask me a question and both left before I even had time to type an answer! Youngsters of today..When I finally managed to type an answer I realized to late I had selected a member by mistake and "whispered" something to only him. Left quickly. Needless to say, I do not think I will be a frequent member of these services, too busy to even maintain my current friends.. and a bit too old too perhaps:)?