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by jest3r1 3030 days ago
Non power users might have trouble using IRC with the usual clients (mIRC/irssi/bitchx).

I've never used Slack but these name drops are all familiar.

Back in the good 'oldays of Eggdrop? It's amazing that Slack was "backwards" compatible with IRC for so long.

But honestly, their API is mature. No need to be backwards compatible. Easier to sell when you are in control of access and client.