Wikipedia:Matrix.org

This external system is not subject to the WMF Privacy Policy.

Matrix is a decentralized/distributed real-time communication network that combines the openness and flexibility of solutions like IRC with the user-friendliness of modern centralized communication networks like Discord, Mattermost, Slack, Telegram, and so on. Editors can chat by text like WP:IRC, but also by voice calls, unlike IRC.

Run by a small group of volunteers, the Wikimedia Community Matrix space is neither owned nor controlled by the Wikimedia Foundation. The space and corresponding rooms were set up for Wikipedians who already use Matrix clients, or who prefer it over IRC or Discord. Conversations held in Matrix space may be read by anyone who joins the space.

This Matrix space is for discussions relevant to Wikipedia and related projects. Each room has a topic to follow.

The public nature of Matrix means that the chat history is available to anyone that joins. Critiques of other users should be discussed in private message with them if possible, rather than risking publicly embarrassing them. Try to put yourself in their position to see whether or not what you say may offend.

Wikipedia:Civility is considered to apply to this Matrix space.

These guidelines are not exhaustive. Please use common sense when using the Matrix space. Moderators may use their discretion to remove users from the space or rooms for any reason.

1. Insulting others or engaging in the excessive use of profanity.
2. Canvassing for votes in WP:RFA, WP:AFD, WP:DRV, etc., for article nominations or reviews, or other active discussions.
3. Organising, engaging in, or advocating any harassment toward others – regardless of who the intended target is.
4. "Outing" others by publishing personal information about them or providing links to any sites or repositories that do so, or otherwise extensively discussing private matters or subjects unrelated to Wikipedia.
5. Making graphic descriptions, solicitations, or promotions regarding sexuality, violence, or illicit/illegal drugs.
   • "Not Safe for Work" content  – in any way, shape, or form  – is prohibited and is completely off-limits at all times. If you have any questions or doubts, ask a room moderator privately.
6. Spamming links or the same phrases repeatedly, either all at once or over time.
7. Operating bots that send messages or are operated through typing in the channel without the explicit permission of the moderators.
8. Using display names that mislead or confuse others about who you are. Display names are a form of expression, but it should be clear to others on the platform who you are at all times, such as suffixing your normal name in parenthesis.
9. Posting gifs or memes with no context or relation to the discussion purpose of a channel, or doing so to an extent that it makes following the current topic or engaging in discussion difficult.
10. Excessively pinging moderators or admins for non-critical issues, either as a group or individuals. Please be considerate of alerting individuals of issues that aren't emergencies as they may be sleeping, at work, busy, etc.
11. Anything that violates the terms and conditions of the homeserver where the Space is hosted on. Regardless of the homeserver you are in, you are to abide by Space's homeserver's terms and conditions, as it overrides WP:NOTCENSORED.