I'm sorry im a newbie, just want to use irc on my old blackberry
handheld, i do know that i have to use an http proxy server for
security, but what am i supposed to write in that box?
reddit / irc

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[deleted] · 2021-07-05 20:32

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ProgVal · 2021-07-05 21:53

You don't *need* an HTTP proxy for security, clicking links on IRC is
not any more dangerous than clicking links on Reddit or Twitter.

And we can't tell you what to fill in the box, because you need to
pick a proxy *somehow*, the configuration depends on which one you
pick.

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Alkhinzir · 2021-07-06 00:26

I'm sorry I am a complete noob, from where do i pick one?

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pandakekok9 · 2021-07-06 03:46

If you're a complete noob, then you most likely don't need an http
proxy in the first place (how tf does that even work anyway, http and
irc are different protocols). Just untick that checkbox and use irc as
normal.

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Alkhinzir · 2021-07-06 03:53

I understand, doesn't it mean that anyone will be able to look up my
ip?

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pandakekok9 · 2021-07-06 04:12

Why are you concerned about anyone being able to lookup your IP? Is it
a static IP which accurately corresponds to your exact location? I'm
pretty sure almost everyone uses dynamic IPs. Those who use static IPs
have to do so because they are operating a server or something.
Someone knowing your IP address doesn't really do much nowadays.

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Alkhinzir · 2021-07-06 04:20

Thank you, much appreciated, i guess i Don't have to worry anymore