Well, I set up an IRC server if anyone would like to use it. As AtlRedskull said, use a VPN or Proxy to obscure your IP. I'll do my best to make the server is as safe and secure as it can be. It seems to be working fine from my small bit of testing.
If you'd like access, message me and I'll check to see if you've been around either bit of time. If so, you can have the address, and share it with anyone else you're certain is fine to share it with.