From 678c73218962faf1962d592cbbefde3ec1696849 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aminda Suomalainen Date: Mon, 8 May 2023 09:17:46 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] matrix: etiquette --- pages/matrix.markdown | 20 ++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+) diff --git a/pages/matrix.markdown b/pages/matrix.markdown index 49386bc..72e8abd 100644 --- a/pages/matrix.markdown +++ b/pages/matrix.markdown @@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ I also have a [txt with a list of all my accounts](/txt/matrix.txt) which [has S - [Matrix-related posts](#matrix-related-posts) - [Questions & Answers](#questions--answers) - [Where else can I read about Matrix?](#where-else-can-i-read-about-matrix) + - [Is there any kind of Matrix etiquette I should know about?](#is-there-any-kind-of-matrix-etiquette-i-should-know-about) - [How do you do custom not-emoji reactions?](#how-do-you-do-custom-not-emoji-reactions) - [What are ghost and puppets?](#what-are-ghost-and-puppets) - [What does the public history visibility mean? I don't want to appear in search engines](#what-does-the-public-history-visibility-mean-i-dont-want-to-appear-in-search-engines) @@ -77,6 +78,25 @@ links._ - At the time of writing also on using spoilers and custom emotes/stickers. - Cos has written [Matrix tips they don't tell you](https://wordsmith.social/cos/matrix-tips-they-dont-tell-you) containing a FAQ, hints and guides. +### Is there any kind of Matrix etiquette I should know about? + +Not particularly, you will find the same kind of social expectations like +anywhere else such as IRC or Telegram. Here are some guidelines: + +- Ask for a permission in room before starting a private/direct message/discussion with someone. + - There is commonly an exception when you are contacting a moderator of about an issue in + the chat and wish to avoid getting attention on yourself. +- When you eventually do message someone, state your business, without leaving + your first message to a greeting. For more information about this, refer to + [nohello.net](https://nohello.net/). +- When creating a new room, avoid advertising it in existing rooms. The + first guideline also applies, refrain from inviting random people from + other rooms without their permission. + - If you do perform mass inviting of strangers, you will be considered as a + spammer and most likely end up on shared banlists resulting a significant + portition of Matrix communities instantly banning you even if you never + interacted with them directly. + ### How do you do custom not-emoji reactions? They are implemented by multiple clients other than Element. In FluffyChat, Gomuks and Nheko you can reply to something with `/react something` to add a `something` reaction. In Hydrogen there is a `...` next to emojis allowing you to enter freeform text as a reaction. In Schildichat Android when you search for a reaction, it offers to send your search as a freeform-reaction.