EFNet is where you wanna go. I always hang out in #ps2 and there are usually 100+ people in there and usually an interesting discussion to boot.
Here is an old explanation of how to set it up, though the graphics are down.
There are ops to ensure no one acts like an idiot and/or spams the channel. You can only be an op if another op allows you to be. The system works very well, but people (ops) can abuse their privilges and attempted channel takeovers can be a nuisance.
IRC is just simply,
great. I have learned how to build my own computer, which car stereo components I should look for and how exactly to install them, how to get 10x better at Tekken and meet other players in my area and beyond, which place to camp out overnight for the ps2, and how to get women. Ok not how to get women, but you get the idea.
I also just got
this link today. If you want to talk about cars, go to #cars. Which movie to see?- #movies. Want to talk about God?- #christian. Which DVD player to buy?- #dvd. How to get thousands of dollars worth of programs for free?- #warez950 The list is endless.
I have recommended IRC as the main chat place before but the idea was shot down. Simply if you want to talk about ps2 with others, try it. You\'ll find me there as THX_.