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The users' mailing list is for general discussion about MusicBrainz ''for all users'', including questions about the exact interpretation of the [[Style Guideline|style guidelines]]. If you're unsure which list to post to, use this one. An alternative to the users' mailing list is the [[MusicBrainz Forum|forums]]. |
The users' mailing list is for general discussion about MusicBrainz ''for all users'', including questions about the exact interpretation of the [[Style Guideline|style guidelines]]. If you're unsure which list to post to, use this one. An alternative to the users' mailing list is the [[MusicBrainz Forum|forums]]. |
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===Style Mailing List=== |
===Style Mailing List=== |
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The style mailing list is used for discussion about general style issues and the style guidelines, including proposals for new guidelines and changes to existing ones. This list '''isn't''' intended for questions about how to apply the style guidelines to specific cases, the users mailing list or the forums are better places to ask such questions. |
The style mailing list is used for discussion about general style issues and the style guidelines, including proposals for new guidelines and changes to existing ones. This list '''isn't''' intended for questions about how to apply the style guidelines to specific cases, the users mailing list or the forums are better places to ask such questions. |
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===Developers' Mailing List=== |
===Developers' Mailing List=== |
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The developers' mailing list is a technical list is used for discussion about the development of MusicBrainz and use of the MusicBrainz programming libraries. |
The developers' mailing list is a technical list is used for discussion about the development of MusicBrainz and use of the MusicBrainz programming libraries. |
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| − | + | {{MailingListArchives|musicbrainz-devel|gmane.comp.audio.musicbrainz.devel|MusicBrainz-Development-f1095265.html}} |
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==Other Mailing Lists== |
==Other Mailing Lists== |
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This list allows [[Auto-Editor|auto-editors]] to discuss things separately from the users mailing list. This list is read-only for non-auto-editors. Subscription to this list is mandatory for all auto-editors. The status of the [[Auto-Editor Election|auto-editor elections]] are also posted to this list. |
This list allows [[Auto-Editor|auto-editors]] to discuss things separately from the users mailing list. This list is read-only for non-auto-editors. Subscription to this list is mandatory for all auto-editors. The status of the [[Auto-Editor Election|auto-editor elections]] are also posted to this list. |
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| + | {{MailingListArchives|musicbrainz-automods||MusicBrainz-Automods-f1093798.html}} |
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| − | * [http://lists.musicbrainz.org/mailman/listinfo/musicbrainz-automods Subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives] |
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===Internationalization Mailing List=== |
===Internationalization Mailing List=== |
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This list is used to discuss multilingual aspects of MusicBrainz, such as internationalization. |
This list is used to discuss multilingual aspects of MusicBrainz, such as internationalization. |
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| − | * [http://lists.musicbrainz.org/mailman/listinfo/musicbrainz-i18n Subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives] |
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| + | {{MailingListArchives|musicbrainz-i18n|gmane.comp.audio.musicbrainz.i18n|MusicBrainz-i18n-f1099267.html}} |
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===Data-Feed Mailing List=== |
===Data-Feed Mailing List=== |
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This is a read-only list for announcements relating to the MusicBrainz [[Live Data Feed|live data feed]]. Changes and possible disruptions to the live data feed will be announced here. |
This is a read-only list for announcements relating to the MusicBrainz [[Live Data Feed|live data feed]]. Changes and possible disruptions to the live data feed will be announced here. |
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| + | {{MailingListArchives|musicbrainz-datafeed||MusicBrainz-Data-Feed-f1099232.html}} |
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| − | * [http://lists.musicbrainz.org/mailman/listinfo/musicbrainz-datafeed Subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives] |
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===Bugs Mailing List=== |
===Bugs Mailing List=== |
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This list is a read-only automated notification of changes in our [[Bug Tracker|bug tracking system]]. This list is quite high traffic as an email is sent to this list whenever someone enters or changes a bug. |
This list is a read-only automated notification of changes in our [[Bug Tracker|bug tracking system]]. This list is quite high traffic as an email is sent to this list whenever someone enters or changes a bug. |
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| + | {{MailingListArchives|musicbrainz-bugs||MusicBrainz-Bugs-f1062448.html}} |
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| − | * [http://lists.musicbrainz.org/mailman/listinfo/musicbrainz-bugs Subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives] |
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===Commits Mailing List=== |
===Commits Mailing List=== |
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This list is a read-only automated notification of code commits. This list is quite high traffic as an email is sent to this list whenever someone checks in code into [[Git]], [[Subversion]] or the main [http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~musicbrainz-developers/picard/trunk/changes Bazaar repository] for Picard. |
This list is a read-only automated notification of code commits. This list is quite high traffic as an email is sent to this list whenever someone checks in code into [[Git]], [[Subversion]] or the main [http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~musicbrainz-developers/picard/trunk/changes Bazaar repository] for Picard. |
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| + | {{MailingListArchives|musicbrainz-commits|gmane.comp.audio.musicbrainz.cvs|MusicBrainz-Commits-f1089749.html}} |
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| − | * [http://lists.musicbrainz.org/mailman/listinfo/musicbrainz-commits Subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives] |
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===Italian Mailing List=== |
===Italian Mailing List=== |
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| − | The Italian mailing list is used for discussion about Italian artists and releases, usually in Italian. |
+ | The Italian mailing list is used for discussion about Italian artists and releases, usually in Italian. It has been inactive since 2012. |
| − | + | {{MailingListArchives|musicbrainz-italian|gmane.comp.audio.musicbrainz.italian|}} |
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| + | == Obsolete lists == |
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===Announcements Mailing List=== |
===Announcements Mailing List=== |
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This old mailing list was used to announce things about MusicBrainz. We've deactivated this list in favor or our [https://twitter.com/musicbrainz twitter feed] or our [http://blog.musicbrainz.org blog]. The archives for this list are still available: |
This old mailing list was used to announce things about MusicBrainz. We've deactivated this list in favor or our [https://twitter.com/musicbrainz twitter feed] or our [http://blog.musicbrainz.org blog]. The archives for this list are still available: |
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| − | * [http://lists.musicbrainz.org/pipermail/musicbrainz-announce/ |
+ | * [http://lists.musicbrainz.org/pipermail/musicbrainz-announce/ Local archives] |
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| + | * [http://musicbrainz.1054305.n4.nabble.com/MusicBrainz-Announce-f1099325.html Nabble archives] |
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===Playlist Mailing List=== |
===Playlist Mailing List=== |
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| − | The playlist mailing list |
+ | The playlist mailing list was used for discussion about creating a new playlist format that is open and portable. It was not directly related to MusicBrainz, merely hosted here. It is now located at Xiph.org: http://lists.xiph.org/mailman/listinfo/playlist |
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| − | * [http://lists.musicbrainz.org/mailman/listinfo/playlist Subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives] |
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| + | * [http://musicbrainz.1054305.n4.nabble.com/MusicBrainz-Playlist-f1097836.html Nabble archives] |
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| + | ===Experts Mailing List=== |
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| + | This list existed from 2005-2007, and is no longer archived locally. |
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| + | * [http://musicbrainz.1054305.n4.nabble.com/MusicBrainz-Experts-f1099348.html Nabble archives] |
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==Alternate Access via Nabble== |
==Alternate Access via Nabble== |
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* [http://gmane.org/info.php?group=gmane.comp.audio.musicbrainz.style style] |
* [http://gmane.org/info.php?group=gmane.comp.audio.musicbrainz.style style] |
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* [http://gmane.org/info.php?group=gmane.comp.audio.musicbrainz.devel development] |
* [http://gmane.org/info.php?group=gmane.comp.audio.musicbrainz.devel development] |
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* [http://gmane.org/info.php?group=gmane.comp.audio.musicbrainz.i18n internationalization] |
* [http://gmane.org/info.php?group=gmane.comp.audio.musicbrainz.i18n internationalization] |
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* [http://gmane.org/info.php?group=gmane.comp.audio.musicbrainz.cvs commits] |
* [http://gmane.org/info.php?group=gmane.comp.audio.musicbrainz.cvs commits] |
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Revision as of 01:23, 7 April 2014
The MusicBrainz mailing lists are one of the most important communication methods of the project.
To read and/or write to the lists using email, you first need to subscribe to the mailing list you're interested in. Follow the subscribe links for the relevant mailing lists to subscribe, unsubscribe, read the archives or find the email address to use when posting.
Alternatively, if you prefer forum-like interfaces, see the section below about Nabble.
All users of the mailing lists are expected to follow the Code Of Conduct.
Main Mailing Lists
The main mailing lists are the most active of the mailing lists and are where most discussion takes place.
Users' Mailing List
The users' mailing list is for general discussion about MusicBrainz for all users, including questions about the exact interpretation of the style guidelines. If you're unsure which list to post to, use this one. An alternative to the users' mailing list is the forums.
Archives: Local · GMANE · Nabble · Narkive · The Mail Archive
Style Mailing List
The style mailing list is used for discussion about general style issues and the style guidelines, including proposals for new guidelines and changes to existing ones. This list isn't intended for questions about how to apply the style guidelines to specific cases, the users mailing list or the forums are better places to ask such questions.
Archives: Local · GMANE · Nabble · Narkive · The Mail Archive
Developers' Mailing List
The developers' mailing list is a technical list is used for discussion about the development of MusicBrainz and use of the MusicBrainz programming libraries.
Archives: Local · GMANE · Nabble · Narkive · The Mail Archive
Other Mailing Lists
These other mailing lists are generally very low traffic, unless otherwise stated. These are used for more specific topics than the above lists.
Auto-Editors Mailing List
This list allows auto-editors to discuss things separately from the users mailing list. This list is read-only for non-auto-editors. Subscription to this list is mandatory for all auto-editors. The status of the auto-editor elections are also posted to this list.
Archives: Local · Nabble · Narkive · The Mail Archive
Internationalization Mailing List
This list is used to discuss multilingual aspects of MusicBrainz, such as internationalization.
Archives: Local · GMANE · Nabble · Narkive · The Mail Archive
Data-Feed Mailing List
This is a read-only list for announcements relating to the MusicBrainz live data feed. Changes and possible disruptions to the live data feed will be announced here.
Archives: Local · Nabble · Narkive · The Mail Archive
Bugs Mailing List
This list is a read-only automated notification of changes in our bug tracking system. This list is quite high traffic as an email is sent to this list whenever someone enters or changes a bug.
Archives: Local · Nabble · Narkive · The Mail Archive
Commits Mailing List
This list is a read-only automated notification of code commits. This list is quite high traffic as an email is sent to this list whenever someone checks in code into Git, Subversion or the main Bazaar repository for Picard.
Archives: Local · GMANE · Nabble · Narkive · The Mail Archive
Italian Mailing List
The Italian mailing list is used for discussion about Italian artists and releases, usually in Italian. It has been inactive since 2012.
Archives: Local · GMANE · Narkive · The Mail Archive
Obsolete lists
Announcements Mailing List
This old mailing list was used to announce things about MusicBrainz. We've deactivated this list in favor or our twitter feed or our blog. The archives for this list are still available:
Playlist Mailing List
The playlist mailing list was used for discussion about creating a new playlist format that is open and portable. It was not directly related to MusicBrainz, merely hosted here. It is now located at Xiph.org: http://lists.xiph.org/mailman/listinfo/playlist
Experts Mailing List
This list existed from 2005-2007, and is no longer archived locally.
Alternate Access via Nabble
If you prefer forum-like interfaces, you may prefer to access the mailing lists via Nabble. As well as reading the mailing lists, Nabble also allows you to post new threads, reply to existing threads and search the current posts, and any posts you make are automatically sent to the corresponding mailing list.
Alternate Access via Gmane
There is also a read-only interface at Gmane for most of the lists. Gmane provides several ways to access the lists including a threaded web interface, an RSS feed for feed readers or an NNTP interface for newsreaders.
