About SlashNET
SlashNET is an independently-operated IRC network. Originally sponsored by Slashdot, in 1999 SlashNET split-off to become its own entity. While you may recognize the nicknames of some Slashdot editors, and meet many Slashdot readers and contributors, we are neither a SourceForge Inc. subsidiary nor a support forum for Slashdot use.
SlashNET runs IRC Services, to facilitate nickname and channel maintenance, and the IRC server software we use, UnrealIRCD, features several enhancements over standard ircd, such as optional hostname and IP address cloaking to help protect you from denial of service attacks. The help section answers some frequently asked questions about using these features.
As you may notice while looking through this site, SlashNET integrates live IRC data and Services registration data into the site, giving each user, channel, and server on the network a unique information page. This system also allows users to log in using their Services primary nickname and password to edit profile information listed on user pages.
Several communities and projects maintain an IRC presence at SlashNET, including Penny Arcade Expo, Penny Arcade Forums, Everything, Gunblogger Conspiracy, MetaFilter, DigitalMZX, Nations@War, Vendetta Online, TwitterPonies, Lockpicking 101, Mirrorshades, Arcade Otaku, Vintage-Computer.com and the original IRC idle RPG, #g7. We invite your community or organization to find a home on our network as well.
Network Status and News
Last updated 2015 February 15 19:25:06
- Due to ongoing reliability issues, we are removing bees.slashnet.org from rotation permanently. Central North American users are recommended to use concrete.slashnet.org.
Stats
- 868 users online (377 invisible)
- 2242 users max on 2015-10-22 04:07:39 (3y118d14h55m54s ago)
- 795 nicknames registered in 650 nickgroups
- 272 user profiles created.
- 366 channels in use (251 hidden)
- 734 channels max on 2014-02-21 06:44:05 (4y361d6h30m42s ago)
- 320 channels registered
Servers
- irc.slashnet.org (Random server)
- us.slashnet.org (Random US server)
- abstract.slashnet.org (New Jersey, United States)
- concrete.slashnet.org (Kansas, United States)
- moo.slashnet.org (California, United States)
- spaniels.slashnet.org (London, United Kingdom)