doc: remove references to deleted freenode channels

PR-URL: #39047
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Reviewed-By: Mary Marchini <[email protected]>
Reviewed-By: Matteo Collina <[email protected]>
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Reviewed-By: Colin Ihrig <[email protected]>
Reviewed-By: Benjamin Gruenbaum <[email protected]>
Reviewed-By: Luigi Pinca <[email protected]>
Reviewed-By: Joyee Cheung <[email protected]>
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Reviewed-By: Khaidi Chu <[email protected]>
Reviewed-By: Jiawen Geng <[email protected]>

.github/SUPPORT.md

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ resources:
 
 * [Questions tagged 'node.js' on Stack Overflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/node.js)
 * [#nodejs](https://openjs-foundation.slack.com/archives/CK9Q4MB53) channel on the OpenJS Foundation Slack ([join here](https://slack-invite.openjsf.org/))
-* [#node.js channel on chat.freenode.net](https://webchat.freenode.net?channels=node.js&uio=d4)
+* [#node.js channel on libera.chat](https://web.libera.chat?channels=node.js&uio=d4)
 * [Node.js Slack Community](https://node-js.slack.com/)
   * To register: [nodeslackers.com](https://www.nodeslackers.com/)
 

doc/guides/collaborator-guide.md

@@ -726,7 +726,6 @@ git push upstream master
 ### I made a mistake
 
 * Ping a TSC member.
-* `#node-dev` on freenode.
 * With `git`, there's a way to override remote trees by force pushing
   (`git push -f`). This is generally forbidden as it creates conflicts in other
   people's forks. It is permissible for simpler slip-ups such as typos in commit
@@ -735,7 +734,6 @@ git push upstream master
   10-minute period passes, consider the commit final.
   * Use `--force-with-lease` to reduce the chance of overwriting someone else's
     change.
-  * Post to `#node-dev` (IRC) if you force push.
 
 ### Long Term Support
 

doc/guides/contributing/pull-requests.md

@@ -51,11 +51,8 @@ help, questions and discussions.
 [#nodejs-dev](https://openjs-foundation.slack.com/archives/C019Y2T6STH) for
 development of Node.js core specifically.
 
-Node.js also has two IRC channels:
-[#Node.js](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=node.js) for general help and
-questions, and
-[#node-dev](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=node-dev) for development of
-Node.js core specifically.
+Node.js also has an unofficial IRC channel:
+[#Node.js](https://web.libera.chat/?channels=node.js).
 
 ## Setting up your local environment
 
@@ -298,8 +295,7 @@ $ git push --force-with-lease origin my-branch
 
 **Important:** The `git push --force-with-lease` command is one of the few ways
 to delete history in `git`. Before you use it, make sure you understand the
-risks. If in doubt, you can always ask for guidance in the Pull Request or on
-[IRC in the #node-dev channel][].
+risks. If in doubt, you can always ask for guidance in the Pull Request.
 
 If you happen to make a mistake in any of your commits, do not worry. You can
 amend the last commit (for example if you want to change the commit log).
@@ -593,7 +589,6 @@ More than one subsystem may be valid for any particular issue or pull request.
 [CI (Continuous Integration) test run]: #ci-testing
 [Code of Conduct]: https://github.com/nodejs/admin/blob/HEAD/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
 [Collaborator Guide]: ../collaborator-guide.md
-[IRC in the #node-dev channel]: https://webchat.freenode.net?channels=node-dev&uio=d4
 [Onboarding guide]: ../../../onboarding.md
 [approved]: #getting-approvals-for-your-pull-request
 [benchmark results]: ../writing-and-running-benchmarks.md

doc/guides/releases.md

@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ Build is essential to make sure that the CI works, release files are published,
 and the release blog post is available on the project website.
 
 Build can be contacted best by opening up an issue on the [Build issue
-tracker][], and by posting in `#node-build` on [webchat.freenode.net][].
+tracker][].
 
 When preparing a security release, contact Build at least two weekdays in
 advance of the expected release. To ensure that the security patch(es) can be
@@ -912,4 +912,3 @@ take place once a new LTS line has been released.
 [Snap]: https://snapcraft.io/node
 [nodejs.org release-post.js script]: https://github.com/nodejs/nodejs.org/blob/HEAD/scripts/release-post.js
 [nodejs.org repository]: https://github.com/nodejs/nodejs.org
-[webchat.freenode.net]: https://webchat.freenode.net/

doc/node.1

@@ -691,13 +691,9 @@ GitHub repository & Issue Tracker:
 .
 .Pp
 IRC (general questions):
-.Sy "chat.freenode.net #node.js"
+.Sy "libera.chat #node.js"
 (unofficial)
 .
-.Pp
-IRC (Node.js core development):
-.Sy "chat.freenode.net #node-dev"
-.
 .\"======================================================================
 .Sh AUTHORS
 Written and maintained by 1000+ contributors:

onboarding.md

@@ -59,12 +59,6 @@ onboarding session.
 The project has two venues for real-time discussion:
 * [`#nodejs-dev`](https://openjs-foundation.slack.com/archives/C019Y2T6STH) on
   the [OpenJS Foundation](https://slack-invite.openjsf.org/)
-* `#node-dev` on [webchat.freenode.net](https://webchat.freenode.net/) is a
-  great place to interact with the TSC and other Collaborators
-  * If there are any questions after the session, a good place to ask is
-    there!
-  * Presence is not mandatory, but please drop a note there if force-pushing
-    to `master`
 
 ## Project goals & values
 
@@ -185,9 +179,6 @@ The project has two venues for real-time discussion:
       `7006` in the `PR_ID`.
     * The remaining elements on the form are typically unchanged.
   * If you need help with something CI-related:
-    * Use #node-dev (IRC) to talk to other Collaborators.
-    * Use #node-build (IRC) to talk to the Build WG members who maintain the CI
-      infrastructure.
     * Use the [Build WG repo](https://github.com/nodejs/build) to file issues
       for the Build WG members who maintain the CI infrastructure.