i have posted my email address on powder toy because it is the only way i do group chats. i don't use IRC due to risk of viruses (that goes for all internet chat sites). i use msn because it is safer
therefore, my email address needs to be visible at all times so i can recruit members. this is not my main email account, if that is what you are worried about
if emailing me to say you want to join failed, it is because i forgot to verify the account when i created it. i verified it about 2 minutes ago, so it should work. just to confirm i typed the email address right here it is: azza2_pt@hotmail.com azza2_pt@hotmail.com
IRC is the most basic chat of all, the only way to get a virus from it would be if someone posted a bad link. it would be oodles safer than MSN. IRC is not a 'chat site' either, do some research.
lockheed seems to enjoy temp banning himself lately.