Never found a good one either. I think it's because HN members stay in their respective domain channels - #python #javascript for example.
#startups on freenode is supposedly made up of HN crowd, but I've never found it a friendly place.
#startups on freenode is supposedly made up of HN crowd, but I've never found it a friendly place.
that said, i think #clojure and #reactjs are fairly friendly and helpful to questions, even the most basic ones.
ps. As another use already said, there's no point for us being on an IRC #. I prefer talking/helping/discussing with people who are closer to my domains.