IRC is awesome.
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IRC is awesome.
I agree.
I have actually gave it a test past couple of days and it really does have a lot more options then what I thought it would have.
Also, the problem with Skype is that not everyone is involved with Skype. While you have the option to use Skype, not everybody does. So, if you prefer to use Skype, that's fine.
However, I'm sure some people don't even have a clue about it. You also have to be invited to the Skype. Only way for that to happen is get to know everybody.
A IRC is the best way to go. This way, EVERYBODY can talk on the same chat line. Hopefully, It gets implemented in the site soon.
Again, I've been waiting for something like this for quite some time.