join a help channel on IRCnet and ask there - they might know more
*grin* well we do our humble best!

There is a complete listing of IRCnet servers at
Ilmenau - to say that it's up-to-date is an understatement - it's updated several times every day!

(Compare the list at ludd.luth.se, last updated in 1997...)
American users could also try vienna.irc.at and irc.ludd.luth.se, but should be aware that if they can get a connection at all it will be restricted.
The new(ish) American server is irc2.us.ircnet.net (with a 2 instead of a 1). I believe that Stealth vanished because of problems with script kiddies, but ircd.stealth.net is still connected.
If all else fails, get on the webchat at ircnet.org and you'll end up in an IRCnet help channel by default.

Hope this helps
PastMaster
IRCnet @#beginner @#travelersinn