can I join some mailing list which helps with IRC questions, or discusses IRC in general?
The user committee list – user-com@undernet.org has been set up for people who are requesting general help regarding IRC questions. It is probably the best place to start. Even if you decide not to subscribe to it or any other mailing lists, they will answer any questions you may have and point you to where you need to be or give you info about other mailing lists. If you wish to subscribe to the User-Com mailing list, send mail to; majordomo@undernet.org with the word “help” in the body which will send you back further information on how to subscribe.