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Life & fun · March 6, 2013

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Bringing back IRC, built in three days on a bus from SF to Austin

Bringing back IRC, built in three days on a bus from SF to Austin launched on March 6, 2013 with 14 votes, #122 of 671 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 13 years on.

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Ghostpost is an IRC-inspired chat application launched in 2013. Built quickly during a cross-country bus trip, it recreates the experience of Internet Relay Chat for users who want a nostalgic or simplified messaging platform. The service is designed for anyone interested in retro communication methods or lightweight chat alternatives to modern messaging apps.

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