{% extends 'base.html' %}
{% block title %}IRC Channel Status{% endblock %}
{% block content %}
<h2>Who is Chatting in IRC?</h2>
{% if nicks %}
<ul>
   {% for nick in nicks %}
      <li>{{ nick.name }}</li>
   {% endfor %}
</ul>
<p>Join them in the <a href="irc://surfguitar101.com/ShallowEnd,needpass">#ShallowEnd</a>!</p>
{% else %}
<p><a href="irc://surfguitar101.com/ShallowEnd,needpass">#ShallowEnd</a> is empty at this time.</p>
{% endif %}
<p>
What is IRC? IRC stands for <em>Internet Relay Chat</em>. IRC has been around since the late 1980's, and is a form of real-time Internet text messaging, or chatting. We have our own IRC server here at SurfGuitar101.com, and it is a fun way to talk to your fellow SG101-ers. We often gather in IRC to listen to a podcast or Internet radio show, to plan site events, or to just shoot the breeze. Come on in, all are welcome!
</p>
<p>
<strong>If you are a beginner</strong>, please check out <a href="/forums/topic/5103/">this forum thread</a>, which has some instructions for getting started using Chatzilla, a Firefox addon. We may also do a screencast in the future to explain how to get up and running. Please <a href="/contact/">contact us</a> if you need help getting started.
</p>
<p>
<strong>If you are an IRC pro</strong>, here are the details for getting connected with your favorite IRC client.
</p>
<ul>
   <li>Server address: <em>surfguitar101.com</em></li>
   <li>Port: <em>6667</em> (the default)</li>
   <li>Server password: <em>morereverb</em></li>
   <li>Main channel: <em>#ShallowEnd</em></li>
</ul>
{% endblock %}