the suicide of freenode

<@root> mst: If you really need a comment, just say root said, "fck irc cloud"

-root- [Global Notice 1/3] We are moving past legacy freenode to a new fork. The new freenode is launched. You will slowly be disconnected and when you reconnect, you will be on the new freenode. We patiently await to welcome you in freedom's holdout - the freenode.

-root- [Global Notice 2/3] If you're looking to connect now, you can already /server chat.freenode.net 6697 (ssl) or 6667 (plaintext). It's a new genesis for a new era. Thank you for using freenode, and Hello World, from the future. freenode is IRC. freenode is FOSS. freenode is freedom.

-root- [Global Notice 3/3] When you connect, register your nickname and your channel and get started. It's a new world. We're so happy to welcome you and the millions of others. We will be posting more information in the coming days on our website and twitter. Otherwise, see you on the other side!

<@rasengan> This is a new genesis, a new era!
<@rasengan> freenode of yesterday is gone.
<@rasengan> freenode of tomorrow is here!
<@rasengan> See you all on the new freenode!
<dead> this is a fucking shit show
<dead> and you can't even explain why you're doing it?
<@rasengan> dead: <3
<dead> why is this happening
<@rasengan> dead: This was a necessity.  freenode was destroyed by the former staff.
<@rasengan> freenode is reborn!

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<ptx0> been here supporting the removal of prev staff but you just keep doing things that make less and less sense
<@rasengan> ptx0: This will make perfect sense.
<ptx0> rasengan: that sounds like gaslighting to me
<@rasengan> See you all in the future! The new freenode!

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<@rasengan> This is an opportunity for everyone here to go to libera!
<@rasengan> Go go go!
<@rasengan> For the rest, we patiently await you in the new freenode.

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<ptx0> rasengan: yo instead of using libera i'll probably just leave IRC altogether, good job
<@rasengan> ptx0: It is your prerogative, we will miss you.  We are doing this for FOSS.
<@rasengan> We are doing this for IRC. We're doing this for you.

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<@rasengan> FOSS has lost sight of FOSS.
<@rasengan> "Giant projects centrally controlled by a select few" is not FOSS.

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<@rasengan> freenode classic will be around for awhile.
<@rasengan> But we can't guarantee for how long that 'awhile' is.
<JohnMH> rasengan: Are sponsors pulling out? That's the only explanation I can think of for this.
<@rasengan> JohnMH: Many did, many also stayed.
<JohnMH> rasengan: What's the motivation behind moving to a new IRCd?
<@rasengan> JohnMH: To bring the real FOSS community back.
<JohnMH> rasengan: You don't need to change the IRCd to do that.
<@rasengan> JohnMH: You will see, that it was required.
<JohnMH> rasengan: The IRCd was already Free Software, and is the best choice for a large network like Freenode.

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<dead> rasengan: hey man i will migrate those nickserv/chanserv databases for you for free if you can't do it.
<@rasengan> dead: We could have mirated, it's not hard.
<@rasengan> dead: That's not why.
<dead> ok then why aren't you?
<JohnMH> A migration path is definitely better than this..
<@rasengan> It's time for a new genesis.
<@rasengan> We have to break out of Conway's law.
<JohnMH> rasengan: There's no *benefit* to new services though.
<JohnMH> rasengan: Where there's no *benefit*, there's no reason to abandon the existing..
<@rasengan> JohnMH: Within 48 hours, it will be clear.

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<dead> rasengan: are you planning to merge new freenode with Rizon?
<primalz> dead, lol
<@rasengan> dead: Rizon is a great network.
<dead> i agree rizon is good
<dead> that didn't sound like a no
<primalz> i concur
<primalz> efnet would be the best home for new freenode
<dead> +1 for efnet merge

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<unknown_lamer> I hope rasegan chokes on a pretzel, 20y 29w and I'm out, what a total piece of shit that jackass is
<unknown_lamer> what a pathetic little ratfucker who has to get off on destroying communities for his own insane ego trip
<JohnMH> unknown_lamer: There's still time for rasengan to revert this decision. It can be done.
<@rasengan> nah
<@rasengan> not getting reverted.
<@rasengan> its done done done.
<unknown_lamer> rasengan: go fuck yourself you pathetic little worm
<@rasengan> Like I said, good time to go to OFTC or Libera if ya'll aren't with it.
<@rasengan> unknown_lamer: <3

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<@rasengan> Everyone thinks they can just say whatever they want. Lesson #1 for IRC: Think before you type
<@rasengan> Consequences are real. Treat things you care about with respect. Appreciate it. Help it. Cultivate it. And don't try to destroy it - because if you wish for its destruction, you're going to get it.
<@rasengan> Until then, new freenode will be the biggest IRC network known to mankind.  Best of luck, and keep chasin.