People can now find each other no matter which ils server they happened to log into.
If you want to trade stuff, there are bazillions of IRC clients, and IRC servers for you to use. Install the client Fill in your personal information. The first time you run the program, a configuration window will pop up. You will not be able to select 'logon' until you type in your user id. Wait for someone to come into the chat room, and then start talking.