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   * Switch to connecting directly: You can reconfigure your IRC client(s) to use irc.afternet.org directly instead of znc.afternet.org to stop using ZNC but still connect to AfterNET.   * Switch to connecting directly: You can reconfigure your IRC client(s) to use irc.afternet.org directly instead of znc.afternet.org to stop using ZNC but still connect to AfterNET.
   * Pay for a service: [[https://www.irccloud.com/]] offers a similar service for $5 a month which works well.    * Pay for a service: [[https://www.irccloud.com/]] offers a similar service for $5 a month which works well. 
-  * Switch to Matrix: [[:help:matrix|Matrix]] is a modern IRC replacement similar to discord, slack, etc, but open and federated. In addition, we operate an IRC <-> Matrix bridge so you can participate in AfterNET IRC via matrix clients!+  * Switch to Matrix: [[:help:matrix|Matrix]] is a modern IRC replacement similar to discord, slack, etc, but open and federated. In addition, we operate an IRC <-> Matrix bridge so you can participate in AfterNET IRC via matrix clients! Because the matrix protocol was designed for the modern era, it does not require a bouncer to maintain a connection.