How to set up an IRC server
Adam in Setting up an IRC server / a Neatnik Guide:
You don’t need Discord for plain text chat. IRC gets the job done just fine, costs less than a “server boost” to run, and puts you firmly in the driver’s seat (especially where privacy is concerned). And you also get to run a real server, not whatever it is that Discord considers a “server”, which is definitely not a server.
Great guide from Adam on how to set up an IRC server. I love IRC. I think I might set up a general chat server at some point, share the details here and see if someone pops up.
More people should.