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Community Chat |
Please join our community space at #SeaGL:seagl.org in Matrix. {: .lead}
Matrix is a modern chat system that is decentralized similarly to email—your account exists at the service provider of your choice, but you can communicate seamlessly across providers.
As with email, the first step in using Matrix is choosing a service provider. Many options are available, but we recommend:
- creating your account at Matrix*.org*, a public service operated by a non-profit foundation
- connecting using Element, an open source application for a variety of platforms
In practice this means:
- Open the Element web interface{:target="_blank" rel="noopener"}.
- Follow the prompts to create an account.
- Choose Explore rooms, enter
#SeaGL:seagl.org, then choose Join.
Please feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have any trouble connecting.
What about IRC?
In the past SeaGL’s community chat was bridged between Matrix and IRC, but maintaining this was technically challenging and it fell into disuse. If you’d like to help restore it, please get in touch! To coordinate without using Matrix, please contact {{ site.custom.a.email.participate }}.
Some rooms such as Office Hours are set up for optional video meetings. In addition to text chat via Matrix, a shared video call is available via Jitsi Meet. To access it:
- A link to the video call will be available in the topic of the Matrix room. You can join the call by opening the link in your web browser or Jitsi Meet app.
- If you’re using Element, the video call will be integrated into your view of the Matrix room.