def join_channel(self, channel):
        """
        Join a different chat channel on Twitch.
        Note, this function returns immediately, but the switch might
        take a moment

        :param channel: name of the channel (without #)
        """
        self.s.send(('JOIN #%s\r\n' % channel).encode('utf-8'))
        if self.verbose:
            print('JOIN #%s\r\n' % channel)
Join a different chat channel on Twitch.
        Note, this function returns immediately, but the switch might
        take a moment

        :param channel: name of the channel (without #)