Technically this would fall under roleplay, seeing how there's no "general" on the boards.
Anyway what I've noticed, as I try to play the game as an RPG, is that IRC clutter makes the whole thing a mess. By disabling everything except say and yell, I can enjoy the game world much much more.
Instead of reading irrelevant LFG WTG WTF ROXORZ BOXORZ OMG HAX ROFLMAO spam in /2 /3 /5 or ethereal guildies arguing over some dumb stuff via wowternet, I'm reading quest text and enjoying the environment.
Would suggest you try it anytime.