Platforms

We recommend using Matrix, but you can join any of these. Updates are posted to all platforms, but Telegram is prioritized.

Community
Guidelines

These are the rules that apply to all of The Commons's chat rooms regardless of member count. Please abide by them at all times!

Community Guidelines for The Commons:

1: Follow Platform TOSFollow the Terms of Service for the platform(s) that you interact with!2: Do not send NSFW/NSFL content in The CommonsNobody wants to see it, and a majority of community members are under the age of 18. (This includes softcore, bait & switch, etc.)3: Do not interact with The Commons unless you are older than 13
The internet is a horrible place, leave while you still can /j4: No bigotry
While we try not to have over-bearing rules, there is a zero-tolerance policy for racism, homophobia, transphobia, abelism, or otherwise bigotry throughout The Commons.5: Try not to be annoying
Don't send unsolicited DMs or spam in channels. It is annoying and you will just get banned. Do not beg for admin permissions.6: No illegal content
It's really not that hard to not break the law. Discussion of piracy is allowed, just don't share links or files in public chats.7: Admins have final say
Please do not argue with an Admin's final decision. If you have a legitimate grievance, you can DM @envleaf on most platforms and talk it out with them Otherwise, these rules are enforced and interpreted at the sole discretion of the Admin team.

XMPP Group

Note: The XMPP group will likely be significantly less active than the other platforms. While it is a tad more laid-back than the other platforms, the community guidelines still apply!

The XMPP group address is:
[email protected]

Telegram

There are two options for joining The Commons on Telegram:The Group (For chatting with others.)
The channel (for follwing important information & updates regarding The Commons)

About The Commons

FAQs and info about The Commons

The Commons

The Commons is a group of chatrooms on various different platforms that was created as a way to give a community to everyone on every platform. We aim to be an accepting community and to hold members to a high standard.-FAQs
1: What is Matrix/XMPP/Revolt?
Matrix/XMPP/Revolt are messaging networks, similar to Discord or Telegram. Matrix and XMPP can be more technical, and may require more advanced understanding of IM networks to use. If you aren't sure what to join, use Discord or Revolt.2. Are the platforms bridged in any capacity?
Not currently. We are working on bridging Revolt and Discord first, then bridging those two to Matrix. If it is even possible and within our capabilites, we will try to bridge all platforms with each other. Don't hold your breath, though.3. Can you incorporate x platform?
It depends. We will not incorporate any platform that goes against our values or our guidelines, or we feel is a sufficient data/security risk. You are free to ask, but the answer will most likely be a no.4. Can I have my roles from one platform on the others?
Yes! If the platform supports roles, it will likely have the same roles as the rest of the platforms. You can mention a staff member in any chat and they will assign you your roles.