Please do not shrug it off; - ;
The IRC is the heart of the community, and many people won't be able to log in now. If it stays that wonky for more than a few days...
Who can we contact to ask what the issue is?
EDIT: While it blows over, I checked, and people whose usual client won't access the chat can use Mibbit's web client. You'll need to write in the server address (eris.oppresses.us) and the channel name (#Hypnohub/#Tranceland) as usual.
EDIT OF EDIT: I have a quote from the discussion from avenj, the very helpful owner of eris, after he looked into what the problem might be on my request: "(cut)automagic channel-filling links will likely break and there's not a lot I can do about it. (cut)this is a temporary fix because the eris webirc brokenness is going to take some time."
The same could be true for whatever client you use, Mindwipe.-. If you prefer the Qwebirc GUI, he provided an alternate link.
chat.scienceforums.net/EDIT 3, ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: The owner has said the issue will likely be solved a few hours from now!^-^