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Why choose ChatSpike?
There are thousands of IRC networks out there -- what makes ChatSpike different? We do not claim to be better, as this is a very personal opinion. However, we do have many unique features which to our knowledge no other networks have and many features which while other networks have them, they originate here, and are maintained best here on ChatSpike. These features are:
Customized services
ChatSpike has many custom services features, such as the integration with the website you are using now - all features are heavily tied into IRC, though, so your community will stay close.
Only ChatSpike allows all registered users to add personal descriptions to their /WHOIS. Mainly a vanity toy, this system allows a personal touch which other networks lack.
Community website features
Using just your NickServ login, you can also maintain your NickServ details, ChanServ settings, and even edit channel access lists from within your web browser. We even provide the ability to read MemoServ memos, just like webmail!- Edit channel settings
- Edit nickname settings
- Send, read and delete memos
- Create polls
- Upload images
- Read funny quotes
- Keep up to date with channel news
Customized security features for secure chatting
ChatSpike has customized security settings exclusively available on ChatSpike, which prevent a large majority of virus bots, spam bots, and the like, meaning that you're less likely to click on a virus link on our network than just about any other IRC network. We are also the original creators of the IRC Defender which is used by hundreds of networks and keeps troublemakers and malicious activity at an extremely low level.
Load balancing
ChatSpike has automatic load balancing, ensuring that users will never see a dead server when trying to connect. This system is completely transparent, users do not have to remember geographic addresses (like europe.chatspike.net) or special port numbers.
Unique communities
Last but certainly not least, ChatSpike has many unique communities, which exist only on ChatSpike and nowhere else. Such communities include the DarkGalaxy gaming community, the nin10doh forums gaming community, a very active elderscrolls community channel, The official WarCry community IRC channel, and various developer channels for projects such as WinBot, Botnix and <RickoniX> DR_KEV IS NOT A REAL DOCTOR! DO NOT LET HIM TOUCH YOUR GENITALS!