On Fri, Aug 05, 2016 at 02:21:36AM +0000, Go Linux wrote:

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> When I set it to connect via ssl, it just sat there working but never connected. Maybe I need to open a port? Or maybe . . . if it works don't try to fix it. ;)
>

I think you have to register your nick in order to be able to connect
via SSL on freenode. You might find relevant info here:

https://freenode.net/kb/answer/registration

My2Cents

KatolaZ

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