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@ -46,46 +46,7 @@ can be maintained through translations.
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These definitions may be incorporated in a "General" section of the new Glossary document, and are
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These definitions may be incorporated in a "General" section of the new Glossary document, and are
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normative (acceptance of this MSC means accepting the definitions).
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normative (acceptance of this MSC means accepting the definitions).
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#### Users
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**TODO**: Re-add definitions once the remainder of the MSC has been reviewed. 😇
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Typically a human or bot, a **user** is identified by their [user ID](https://spec.matrix.org/v1.13/appendices/#user-identifiers).
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#### Bots
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**Bots** are *users* which have automated software primarily running them. Human operators may still
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log in and make use of the user, however this would be an exception to normal operation.
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Sometimes, bots may be operated as single-user *appservices*.
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#### Appservices
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Shorthand term for [Application Services](https://spec.matrix.org/v1.13/application-service-api/).
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#### Bridges
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A type of *appservice* which connects Matrix to another protocol or platform, typically at the room
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level.
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#### Rooms
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Identified by its [room ID](https://spec.matrix.org/v1.13/appendices/#room-ids).
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⚠️ Avoid using terms like "channel" or "topic".
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#### Spaces
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A special type of *room* which has the [`m.space` room type](https://spec.matrix.org/v1.13/client-server-api/#spaces).
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⚠️ Avoid using terms like "groups" or "communities".
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#### Homeservers
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A server hosting *users* in Matrix. Note that rooms may initially be created on a particular homeserver,
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but become decentralized when another server joins.
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Sometimes, homeservers may be simply referred to as **servers**.
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⚠️ Avoid putting a space between "home" and "server".
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### Initial language support
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### Initial language support
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