im surprised ryouga is the only guy who could figure out that foomanchew wasn't talking about our irc channel. either the rest of you dont bother reading posts, or you're all stupid.
anyways, what he said was probably correct, an updated version, or a completely different client might help resolve the issue. It could also be that the server you're trying to connect to has banned your isp due to abuse or an influx of retarded users.
if i recall correctly wilik almost banned a country from accessing MT once cuz of some mega leechers or some such. Could be something similar heppening here.