index: irc guidance

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@@ -153,8 +153,9 @@ format which is convenient for reading the archives within notmuch
 itself.
 
 If you prefer real-time chat, there is often someone on the
-[#notmuch](irc://chat.freenode.net/#notmuch)@irc.freenode.net IRC
-channel.
+[#notmuch](irc://chat.freenode.net/#notmuch)@irc.freenode.net IRC channel. Don't
+ask if you can ask a question, just ask, and please wait for an answer, we might
+not be in your timezone.
 
 ## Feature ideas