IRC seems like a thumpin' party, but usually it's a bunch of small talk with occasional spikes of awesome - just like the thread was for a while. It's nice, but you're not missing anything you couldn't get from private chats.
OMC CUTE
*hugs the scootaloo*
To be fair, that's mostly everypony else. I'm the slacker who uses his phone for Ponythread & ponychat at work; it's just that slow, usually.
Thanqol and Raz_Fox though, both have impressive academic skills. I'd be jealous if I didn't remember how much work it was.
GENIUS!Missed a party?
Do you know what that calls for?
A PARTY!
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