Rooms, spaces, and direct messages
On Plauder.Party you mainly work with three conversation types:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Public rooms | Anyone with a link or alias can join (unless locked) |
| Private rooms | Join by invitation only |
| Direct messages (DMs) | 1:1 or small group chats between Matrix IDs |
Spaces (when used) group related rooms - e.g. a project with #announcements, #support, and #random.
Joining a room
Via invite link: Click a matrix.to link or room URL from the community. Cinny opens the room and offers Join.
Via search: Enter the room alias, e.g.:
#projectname:plauder.party
Via invitation: Moderators can invite you by Matrix ID - you get a notification in the client.
Sending messages
- Text: Type in the input field and press Enter (Shift+Enter for a newline, depending on the client).
- Mentions:
@usernotifies someone;#room:plauder.partylinks a room (syntax may vary by client). - Files & images: Upload via the attachment icon - follow room rules on size and content.
- Reactions: Many clients support emoji reactions on messages.
Formatting
Matrix supports Markdown-like formatting in most clients:
*bold* or **bold**
_italic_
`code`
> quote
Notifications
Under room settings (often a gear icon) you can set per room:
- All messages - notify on every new message
- Mentions - only when
@nameor a keyword matches - Mute - no push notifications
Global settings live under Settings → Notifications in Cinny or your client.
Moderation & rules
Many rooms have their own rules (pinned message, topic, or welcome text). Moderators can:
- Remove messages
- Mute or remove users
- Set the room to invite-only
For issues, contact that room’s moderation or the platform operators.
Leaving or archiving a room
- Leave: Room info → Leave room. For public rooms you can rejoin later.
- Hide / archive: In Cinny you can hide inactive rooms from the main list without leaving.
Next step
For voice and video, see Voice & Video.