Try a SSL connection, if the irc traffic is encrypted one would logic that they cant detect the strings there using to trip the disconenct on.
Well Dave you hit the nail on the head there
I sent it to a user, he tried it and it works.
instructions:-
install win32openssl on your computer
in tools options .. connect / servers, add a new connection
Description = Summat like "ssl connection"
IRC Server = either irc.yournetwork.com or an individual server . note , change yournetwork.com to that of teh network you are on.
ports = +6697 note . must have the +
Group = What ever group you choose.
then go to options under connect and click on retry
uncheck "try next server in group"
ok all the way out of tools options and then reconnect
that's it .....
a good source for win32openssl is :-
http://www.slproweb.com/products/Win32OpenSSL.html