&os; is represented on a number of different social networks.
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There are a few FreeBSD specific + newsgroups, along with numerous other newsgroups on topics of interest to FreeBSD users, though the mailing lists remain the most reliable way to get in touch with the - FreeBSD developers. For miscellaneous FreeBSD discussion, see comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc. - For important announcements, see comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.announce.
+ FreeBSD developers. +While #freebsd channels exist on various IRC networks, the FreeBSD project does not control them or endorse IRC as a support medium. You may be ignored, insulted, or kicked out if you ask questions on - any channel in IRC, though you may have slightly better luck - in channels named #freebsdhelp where such exist. A list of known - &os; related IRC channels is available in the &os; wiki. If you - want to try these or any other channels on IRC, it is nonetheless + any channel in IRC.
+ +Though you may have slightly better luck in channels named #freebsdhelp + where such exist. A list of known &os; related IRC channels is available + in the &os; wiki.
+If you want to try these or any other channels on IRC, it is nonetheless at your own risk and any complaints about conduct on those channels - should not be directed to the FreeBSD project. See also - the FAQ entry for - more information.
+ should not be directed to the FreeBSD project. +