Access to other freenode channels from #wrongplanet IRC

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hi,
Can I ask you to reconsider the block on accessing other IRC channels from the #wrongplanet room.
There are regularly over 70 users in the room, and often many users find it hard to follow a conversation in the room as it can move quite swiftly. This doesn't have to mean opening up the java to every chanel on IRC, but maybe just one other such as #wp-alt as some kind of overspill for busy times. This may also help to alleviate the problems with some users who wish to have a more adult oriented room for some discussions. I understand that unleashing young people onto all freenode channels would not meet with the guidelines of the site, but another room accessible by all, might help in keeping more adult themes, when they arise, out of #wrongplanet, and make conversation easier to follow when busy.

just use mIRC

I am fully aware that other channels are capable of being accessed via clients, however there are many members who do not use them. Also I am not sure that I would feel comfortable with giving minors access to some of the other channels which can be reached on freenode, without the supervision and protection offered by the #wrongplanet ops.