Before you connect: This is an IRC network. If you're not familiar with them, this quick guide will be of great use to you. IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat, and is the oldest form of multi-user text based conversations (read- multiplayer notepad) still around. As such, it's a bit archaic. You need to know a few commands to get around here. I will list those commands here.
Just type these in where you would normally type your messages. The / at the front of the word tells the system that it's a command, and doesn't post it to the channel. Ready? Here we go!
Command
Result
/nick <nick>
This command allows you to change your name. To change your name to "foxley", you would simply type /nick foxley. You can set your nickname below as well, but if you forget, this command will set things straight.
/list
Lists all the channels available on the network, including their topics, and how many people are in them. This is usually a very long list- on larger networks, executing this command takes longer then the average user takes to make breakfast.
/join <#channel>
This allows you to enter a room, or channel. Simply find one you like in /list (or ask someone for recommendations), and type in /join #channelname. The default Channel is #furrycoffeeshop, which is a friendly place and suits most furries quite well. If this isn't up your alley, check out the channel list at the bottom of the page- maybe you can find one there that would better suit your preferences. :)
This having been said, you should be ready to go! To log in, simply fill out the information in the CGI:IRC Login box below or you may choose to install a stand-alone IRC client program on your computer. For reference, the top ten most popular channels are listed below the login box. If you see one that suits your fancy, go ahead and type it in in the "Channel" box, and it will automatically connect you to that channel. Have fun!
While this web-based chat client will get you onto AnthroChat,
you are encouraged to download and install
a stand-alone client
and point it at irc.anthrochat.net, port 6667, 7000, or 7667.
Top Ten Channels on Anthrochat by usercount:
#
Channel name
Channel Topic
1
#floridafurs
#Floridafurs: We are the “myspace” of the webernet chat.
2
#deaddog!
Welcome to Deaddog! Eliminating PCD since MFM 2002!
3
#furry
General furry chat. Don't enter if you can't type, or take a joke.
4
#fursuit
Gerenal fursuit related chat!
5
#lt3m
http://www.lt3m.com/ | European Mirror Up! | New SL Club: Masquerade Valley 152, 223, 21
6
#furrycoffeeshop
FCS! Chatters from all over the globe! Come on in, enjoy, chat, have a good time.
