full-disclosure - Why is IRC still around?

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From: matt at bravenet.com (Matthew Kent)
Subject: Why is IRC still around?

On Fri, 2004-11-19 at 17:40, 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?
> 2) A considerable amount of "script kiddies" originate and grow through IRC?
> 3) A wee bit of software piracy occurs?
> 4) That many organized DoS attacks through PC zombies are initiated through IRC?
> 5) The anonymity of the whole thing helps to foster all the illegal
> 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?

Who is 'we' and what makes you think anyone cares what you 'sunset'.

> 
> 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?

This has to be a troll. It's just too stupid.

- M