IRC/Replacement of default chat platform in WebChat extension

In the course of the past month, following the majority of IRC network Freenode staffers decamping to start Libera.Chat, raising concerns over their former network's control of the crucial NickServ nickname registration database, Freenode has responded in kind in rather negative ways, by:


 * 1) Unilaterally adopting policy change(s) governing channel topics;
 * 2) Conducting a wholesale takeover of channels whose topics don't adhere to the hastily approved policy change(s);
 * 3) Banning all IRCCloud users without warning or explanation;
 * 4) Reverting the ban of all IRCCloud users, again without warning or explanation; and,
 * 5) Banning all IRCCloud users without warning or explanation a second time, this time permanently;

Additionally, there are anecdotal reports of Freenode having unilaterally banned established Freenode users separately from the above, again without explanation.

In the previous RfC, I countered Universal Omega's argument somewhat vehemently that it could not be said that the Freenode's security and integrity was in doubt. I now no longer hold this view, as Freenode is apparently living up to the predictions of its former staffers.

Thus, the following proposals are presented. Proposals 1 and 2 can pass independent of each of other. Proposal 3 is an administrative point that passes only should Proposal 1 fail; thus, it will not be voted upon. Additionally, one should be either a registered or unregistered Libera.Chat and/or Freenode network participant in order to express a view. Dmehus (talk) 21:59, 13 June 2021 (UTC)

Proposal 1: Endorsement of making Libera.Chat the default IRC chat network
Though it would've preferred a discussion, the community understands the urgency for the change and endorses Site Reliability Engineering's making Libera.Chat the default IRC network in the WebChat extension and, secondarily, by replacing  with   in the Content Security Policy whitelist, particularly given all of the above.

Support

 * 1)  as proposer. Dmehus (talk) 21:59, 13 June 2021 (UTC)
 * 2)  Now that freenode have banned the use of both IRCCloud and mibbit, they can't be trusted. MacFan4000 (Talk Contribs) 22:08, 13 June 2021 (UTC)
 * 3)  Freenode's actions have made things seriously risky. I'm not going to go into specifics on any record but a quick search of Twitter or joining the freenode channel on Libera will give you many ideas.  ~ RhinosF1 - (chat)· acc· c -  22:30, 13 June 2021 (UTC)
 * 4)  as freenode has shown itself to be untrustworthy as a result of the takeover. — Arcversin (talk) 00:02, 14 June 2021 (UTC)
 * 5)  I absolutely agree with this proposal. I've been seeing complaints from people like,  amongst other users like yourselves. Freenode has really became the epidemy for closeted parasitic people behind the team. So, all in all, I'd say go for it. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 01:07, 14 June 2021 (UTC)
 * 6)  Yes, Freenode is a privacy risk.  02:27, 14 June 2021 (UTC) ］ |
 * 7)  Per above, I think it would make sense to make this change. Reception123 (talk) ( C ) 06:21, 14 June 2021 (UTC)
 * 8)  - Mazzaz (talk) 08:21, 14 June 2021 (UTC)

Proposal 2: Adding to the Content Security Policy whitelist
The community endorses the above and additionally supports adding back  as an additional line item to the Content Security Policy whitelist.

Support

 * 1)  As I previously mentioned on GitHub where SRE demonstrated they were not willing to value my opinion, unless T&S thinks this is a serious privacy issue, communities which still trust Freenode should be able to keep using Freenode on-wiki. Not only should Freenode be added back to the CSP "white"list but also the WebChat configuration so that communities can use the special page provided by that extension.  10:22, 14 June 2021 (UTC)

Oppose

 * 1)  Ehhhh, no. I'd say blacklist it basically because of how shady their business practices have became as of late. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 01:09, 14 June 2021 (UTC)
 * 2)  Freenode (Andrew Lee) can't be trusted anymore. MacFan4000 (Talk Contribs) 12:17, 14 June 2021 (UTC)
 * 3)  Freenode is untrustworthy.  19:25, 14 June 2021 (UTC) ］ |

Proposal 3: Reversion to the status quo
Though this would be untenable, since the majority of Miraheze IRC channels and many, if not most, Miraheze-hosted wikis have migrated to Libera.Chat, this proposal would pass if Proposal 1 fails and thus does not need to be voted on expressly.

Comments
I will note that the change(s) has now been reverted by. MacFan4000 (Talk Contribs) 12:15, 14 June 2021 (UTC)