By semi-popular demand, I have created a #gridcoin-help channel on freenode to funnel newcomers into!
We can now have the #gridcoin channel for registered users only, or even key it for extra security. :D
This will slow down people abusing the !rain, and also allow a buffer to keep our main channel more more focused on development and other cool stuff... rather than chat being interspersed with questions about the wallet or how to stake.