There is an open chat channel on irc.freenode.net:8001 for freepers called "freeps"
Using any IRC or IM clinet*, log on to irc.freenode.net:8001 and /join channel #freeps.
Romulus the Bot will greet you on the way in, so stop by and say hello!
*mIRC for windows, xchat for linux recommended.
Would you say that in English and give us directions?