testing stuff ; testing branch lol

src/IRCPanel.py

@@ -561,9 +561,13 @@ class IRCPanel(wx.Panel):
             logger.error(f"Error in add_message: {e}")
     
     def _add_message_safe(self, message, username_color=None, message_color=None, 
-                         bold=False, italic=False, underline=False):
+                     bold=False, italic=False, underline=False):
         """Add message to display with formatting (must be called from main thread)."""
         try:
+            # Safety check: ensure text_ctrl still exists
+            if not self.text_ctrl or not self:
+                return
+                
             self.messages.append(message)
             
             # Check if user is at bottom