wasn't sure where to post this question, this sub forum made the most sense i guess.

Once upon a time, people would go on #smallstakes. I am not sure if anybody still uses IRC though.

Hello 1997

You use a forum but consider irc old hat?

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no irc iirc imo

Not many people understand that this is nothing more then a BBS