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MusicBrainz uses two IRC channels for real-time chat and discussions. For more information about IRC in general, see the [[Wikipedia:Internet Relay Chat|Wikipedia article]]. If you don't have an [[Wikipedia:Internet_Relay_Chat#Clients|IRC client]] (such as [[Wikipedia::MIRC|mIRC]] or [[Wikipedia:Colloquy_(IRC_client)|Colloquy]]), Freenode |
MusicBrainz uses two IRC channels for real-time chat and discussions. For more information about IRC in general, see the [[Wikipedia:Internet Relay Chat|Wikipedia article]]. If you don't have an [[Wikipedia:Internet_Relay_Chat#Clients|IRC client]] (such as [[Wikipedia::MIRC|mIRC]] or [[Wikipedia:Colloquy_(IRC_client)|Colloquy]]), Freenode provides a [https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=musicbrainz,metabrainz web-based client]. |
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Please note that all users of the IRC |
Please note that all users of the IRC channels are expected to follow the [[meb:code-of-conduct|Code of Conduct]]. |
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==Channels== |
==Channels== |
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=== #musicbrainz === |
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The main channel is [irc://irc.freenode.net/musicbrainz #musicbrainz] on irc.freenode.net |
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This is the '''MusicBrainz community and support channel'''. |
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* [https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=musicbrainz #musicbrainz] on the freenode web client. Recommended for users without an IRC client installed. |
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* [ircs://chat.freenode.net/musicbrainz #musicbrainz] on chat.freenode.net. Recommended for users who seek more options and have an IRC client installed. |
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| ⚫ | Among the regulars in this channel are quite a few of the [[meb:team|developers]] as well as some of the [[Auto-Editor|auto-editors]] and other active MusicBrainz users. Anything related to MusicBrainz, including [[MusicBrainz_Picard|Picard]] and other [[Products|MusicBrainz products]], is welcome here. References to IRC in MusicBrainz generally refer to this channel. As in many communities, the regulars in the channel have their own [[MusicBrainz Slang|slang]]. |
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* [http://chatlogs.musicbrainz.org/musicbrainz/yesterday Yesterday's chat log] |
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The development channel is [irc://irc.freenode.net/musicbrainz-devel #musicbrainz-devel] on irc.freenode.net |
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=== #metabrainz === |
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There is a weekly dev chat held every Monday in this channel. It usually starts at 8pm UK, 9pm mainland Europe, 3pm EST or noon PST and lasts about an hour. A reminder is normally sent out to the [[Developers Mailing List|developers mailing list]] Sunday night/Monday morning. |
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This is the the '''development and general MetaBrainz channel'''. |
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At other times, this channel is normally used for discussions between the developers, particularly when the main channel is busy. |
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* [https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=metabrainz #metabrainz] on the freenode web client. Recommended for users without an IRC client installed. |
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* [ircs://chat.freenode.net/metabrainz #metabrainz] on chat.freenode.net. Recommended for users who seek more options and have an IRC client installed. |
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Apart from MusicBrainz development, this channel also hosts general [https://metabrainz.org/ MetaBrainz] talk, incl. discussion about all the other *Brainz projects: [https://bookbrainz.org/ BookBrainz], [https://critiquebrainz.org/ CritiqueBrainz], [[AcousticBrainz]], [https://listenbrainz.org/ ListenBrainz], [https://messybrainz.org/ MessyBrainz], and the [[Cover Art Archive]]. |
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* [http://chatlogs.musicbrainz.org/musicbrainz-devel/today Today's chat log] |
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There is a weekly [[MetaBrainz_Meeting|MetaBrainz meeting]] held in this channel. |
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* [http://chatlogs.musicbrainz.org/musicbrainz-devel/yesterday Yesterday's chat log] |
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* [https://chatlogs.metabrainz.org/brainzbot/metabrainz/ Chat log] |
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==MBChatLogger== |
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=== Non-English channels === |
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There are also channels in other languages than English: |
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===Commands=== |
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* [ircs://chat.freenode.net/musicbrainz-de #musicbrainz-de] (german/deutsch; [https://chatlogs.metabrainz.org/brainzbot/musicbrainz-de/ chat log]) |
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* <code>MBChatLogger: off</code> - this turns logging off until MBChatLogger is told to begin logging again |
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* [ircs://chat.freenode.net/musicbrainz-ja #musicbrainz-ja] (japanese/日本語) ([http://hcm.fam.cx/mbja/chatlog.cgi 今日のログ]/[https://chatlogs.metabrainz.org/brainzbot/musicbrainz-ja/ chat log]) |
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* <code>MBChatLogger: on</code> - this turns logging on after MBChatLogger has been told to stop logging |
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== BrainzBot == |
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MBChatLogger also responds to a small handful of random phrases but you'll just have to check out #musicbrainz to find out what those phrases are. |
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== Usage == |
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If you are not familiar with how IRC works, it can seem a bit odd at first. Some rules of thumbs that will make you (and everyone else) have a better time: |
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# "Don't ask to ask; just ask." Don't ask for permission to ask a question or ask if anyone's around with expertise in the area you want to ask about. Just ask your question. See "[http://sol.gfxile.net/dontask.html Don't ask to ask, just ask]" for a slightly more in-depth discussion. |
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# Don't ask and then quit. IRC is [[wikipedia:Asynchronous communication|asynchronous]] and the people who may have the answer might not be around just this second. Stick around and someone will get back to you later. If you have to leave, you can check [https://chatlogs.metabrainz.org/| the chatlogs] to see if someone replied to you after you left (but often people won't reply to someone who's already left). |
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You may also want to protect your identity in the form of your nick. freenode has a [https://freenode.net/kb/answer/registration guide on registering your nickname] you can follow for this. |
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Revision as of 17:33, 30 May 2020
MusicBrainz uses two IRC channels for real-time chat and discussions. For more information about IRC in general, see the Wikipedia article. If you don't have an IRC client (such as mIRC or Colloquy), Freenode provides a web-based client.
Please note that all users of the IRC channels are expected to follow the Code of Conduct.
Channels
#musicbrainz
This is the MusicBrainz community and support channel.
- #musicbrainz on the freenode web client. Recommended for users without an IRC client installed.
- #musicbrainz on chat.freenode.net. Recommended for users who seek more options and have an IRC client installed.
Among the regulars in this channel are quite a few of the developers as well as some of the auto-editors and other active MusicBrainz users. Anything related to MusicBrainz, including Picard and other MusicBrainz products, is welcome here. References to IRC in MusicBrainz generally refer to this channel. As in many communities, the regulars in the channel have their own slang.
#metabrainz
This is the the development and general MetaBrainz channel.
- #metabrainz on the freenode web client. Recommended for users without an IRC client installed.
- #metabrainz on chat.freenode.net. Recommended for users who seek more options and have an IRC client installed.
Apart from MusicBrainz development, this channel also hosts general MetaBrainz talk, incl. discussion about all the other *Brainz projects: BookBrainz, CritiqueBrainz, AcousticBrainz, ListenBrainz, MessyBrainz, and the Cover Art Archive. There is a weekly MetaBrainz meeting held in this channel.
Non-English channels
There are also channels in other languages than English:
- #musicbrainz-de (german/deutsch; chat log)
- #musicbrainz-ja (japanese/日本語) (今日のログ/chat log)
BrainzBot
BrainzBot is a bot which logs all conversion in the MetaBrainz IRC channels. You can see all of the chat log archives at https://chatlogs.metabrainz.org/. BrainzBot will not log messages that start with "[off]", so feel free to use that if you have some sensitive messages.
Usage
If you are not familiar with how IRC works, it can seem a bit odd at first. Some rules of thumbs that will make you (and everyone else) have a better time:
- "Don't ask to ask; just ask." Don't ask for permission to ask a question or ask if anyone's around with expertise in the area you want to ask about. Just ask your question. See "Don't ask to ask, just ask" for a slightly more in-depth discussion.
- Don't ask and then quit. IRC is asynchronous and the people who may have the answer might not be around just this second. Stick around and someone will get back to you later. If you have to leave, you can check the chatlogs to see if someone replied to you after you left (but often people won't reply to someone who's already left).
You may also want to protect your identity in the form of your nick. freenode has a guide on registering your nickname you can follow for this.
