Re: Why is IRC still around?

[huhu <the.soylent () gmail com>]

Danny wrote:

> Well, it sure does help the anti-virus (anti-malware) and security
> consulting business, but besides that... is it not safe to say that:
?
> 1) A hell of a lot of viruses/worms/trojans use IRC to wreck further havoc?
email, http, aol users;)?
> 2) A considerable amount of "script kiddies" originate and grow through IRC?
and criminals through phones....
> 3) A wee bit of software piracy occurs?
p2p?
> 4) That many organized DoS attacks through PC zombies are initiated through IRC?
just a control network, could also (and is) handeld through p2p-technologie
> 5) The anonymity of the whole thing helps to foster all the illegal
anonymity?;)
> and malicious activity that occurs?
> The list goes on and on...
>
> Sorry to offend those that use IRC legitimately (LOL - find something
> else to chat with your buddies), but why the hell are we not pushing
> to sunset IRC?
>
> What would IT be like today without IRC (or the like)? Am I narrow
> minded to say that it would be a much safer place?
yes, you are.
> ...D
>
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