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Site: Matrix — OSArch Room
Proposed by: theoryshaw Date: 2026-05-11 Status: Active — bootstrapped at genesis; community may remove or amend (how site governance works)
Platform: Matrix
What is this site?
The OSArch community room at #OSArch:matrix.org (accessible via Element at
app.element.io/#/room/#OSArch:matrix.org) is where real-time community discussion
happens — questions, announcements, and day-to-day coordination.
Inclusion criteria
| Criterion | Met? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Data is publicly accessible (no API key required) | Partial | Depends on room history visibility setting — needs verification |
| Actively used by a meaningful portion of the community | Yes | Active daily chat channel for OSArch |
| Activity represents genuine effort, not easily gamed | No | High message volume, low signal quality — easy to inflate |
| Platform is stable enough to depend on | Yes | Matrix protocol is decentralised and stable |
| Relevant to the community's actual work | Yes | Primary real-time coordination channel |
Score weight
Current weight in config.yaml: matrix_messages: 0.1
Intentionally the lowest non-funding weight. Chat is valuable for community health but should not dominate the participation signal.
Concerns or open questions
- Public accessibility of message history needs verification for this room's history visibility setting
- High gaming risk — see platform doc for mitigation options
Discussion
Not yet opened.