docs: Use Discourse and Matrix as prefered communication channels

Part of: https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gstreamer/-/merge_requests/6220

README.md

@@ -12,17 +12,17 @@ Our documentation, including tutorials, API reference and FAQ can be found at
 
   https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/documentation/
 
-You can subscribe to our mailing lists:
+You can ask questions on the GStreamer Discourse at
 
-  https://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/gstreamer-announce
+  https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
-
-  https://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/gstreamer-devel
 
 We track bugs, feature requests and merge requests (patches) in GitLab at
 
   https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/
 
-You can join us on IRC - #gstreamer on irc.oftc.net
+You can join us on our Matrix room at
+
+  https://matrix.to/#/#gstreamer:gstreamer.org
 
 This repository contains all official modules supported by the GStreamer
 community which can be found in the `subprojects/` directory.

subprojects/gst-devtools/RELEASE

@@ -79,15 +79,12 @@ For help and support, please head over to our Discourse forum at
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
 
-or pop into one of our Matrix chat channels, see
+or pop into one of our Matrix chat rooms, see
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/t/new-gstreamer-matrix-chat-space/675
 
 for more details.
 
-There is also a legacy IRC channel, #gstreamer on the OFTC IRC network,
-which is also bridged into the Matrix network.
-
 Please do not submit support requests in GitLab, we only use it for
 bug tracking and merge requests review. Use the Discourse forum instead.
 

subprojects/gst-docs/markdown/contribute/index.md

@@ -63,11 +63,9 @@ these operations:
 
 - If you don't know which component to file the issue against, just pick the one
   that seems the most likely to you, or file it against the gstreamer-project
-  component. If in doubt just pop into our IRC channel `#gstreamer` on the
+  component. If in doubt just pop into our [Matrix Discussion channel][matrix].
-  [OFTC IRC network](https://www.oftc.net/), which you can connect to using
+  In any case, if it's not the right component someone will move the issue once
-  any IRC client application or the [OFTC IRC webchat](https://webchat.oftc.net/?channels=%23gstreamer).
+  they have a better idea what the problem is and where it belongs.
-  In any case, if it's not the right component someone will move the issue
-  once they have a better idea what the problem is and where it belongs.
 
 - Please mention:
 
@@ -424,6 +422,7 @@ In the simplest case, you might be able to get away with just doing a `git pull
 [special-md-references]: https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/markdown.html#special-gitlab-references
 [bugs]: https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/bugs/
 [gitlab]: https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer
+[matrix]: https://matrix.to/#/#gstreamer:gstreamer.org
 
 #### Coding Style
 
@@ -530,7 +529,7 @@ code repositories in commit messages.
 Whenever you submit a new Merge Request, add a comment to an existing issue or
 Merge Request, GitLab will send a notification e-mail to GStreamer
 developers. This means that there is usually no need to advertise the fact that
-you have done so in other forums such as on IRC or on the mailing list, unless
+you have done so in other forums such as on Matrix or Discourse, unless
 you have been asked to file an issue there, in which case it's nice to follow up
 with the link to the issue.
 

subprojects/gst-docs/markdown/frequently-asked-questions/developing.md

@@ -72,14 +72,14 @@ directory.
 
 ## Why is mail traffic so low on gstreamer-devel?
 
-Our main arenas for coordination and discussion are IRC and Gitlab, not
+Our main arenas for coordination and discussion are [Matrix][matrix] and
-the mailing lists. Join us in [`#gstreamer`][irc-gstreamer] on irc.oftc.net.
+[Gitlab][gitlab], not the mailing lists which are being phased out. For larger
-There is also a [webchat interface][webchat-gstreamer]. For larger picture
+picture questions or getting more input from more people, starting a discussion
-questions or getting more input from more people, a mail to the gstreamer-devel
+on [Discourse][discourse] is the best place.
-mailing list is never a bad idea, however.
 
-[irc-gstreamer]: irc://irc.oftc.net/#gstreamer
+[matrix]: https://matrix.to/#/#gstreamer:gstreamer.org
-[webchat-gstreamer]: https://webchat.oftc.net/?channels=%23gstreamer
+[gitlab]: https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer
+[discourse]: https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
 
 ## What kind of versioning scheme does GStreamer use?
 

subprojects/gst-docs/markdown/frequently-asked-questions/getting.md

@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ distributions we support with binaries are the distributions that we
 have people who have volunteered to make binaries for. If you are
 interested in maintaining GStreamer binaries for other distributions or
 Unices we would be happy to hear from you. Contact us through the
-GStreamer-devel mailing list.
+GStreamer [Discourse][discourse] or [Matrix][matrix].
 
 ## I am having trouble compiling GStreamer on my LFS installation, why?
 
@@ -104,11 +104,13 @@ knowledgeable enough to solve any build issues you get on your own.
 Being volunteered based we can't promise support to anyone of course,
 but are you using LFS consider yourself extra unsupported. We neither
 can or want to know enough, about how your unique system is configured,
-to be able to help you. That said, if you come to the \#gstreamer
+to be able to help you. That said, if you come to the [Matrix rooms][matrix]
-channel on irc.openprojects.net we might of course be able to give you
+we might of course be able to give you some general hints and pointers.
-some general hints and pointers.
 
 ## How do I get GStreamer through git?
 
 See this page : <http://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/dev/> for git
 access (anonymous and developer).
+
+[matrix]: https://matrix.to/#/#gstreamer:gstreamer.org
+[discourse]: https://discourse.gstreamer.org/

subprojects/gst-docs/markdown/frequently-asked-questions/mono-repository.md

@@ -200,10 +200,13 @@ $ git cherry-pick <commit> ... --strategy=subtree
 
 ## I have another question related to the mono repository - where is the best place to ask or get help?
 
-Best to just pop into our IRC channel `#gstreamer` on the OFTC network (also accessible via Matrix) or send a mail to the gstreamer-devel mailing list.
+Best to just pop into our [Matrix room][matrix] or start a discussion on [Discourse][discourse].
 
 You can also file an issue in GitLab if you have a question that you think might be worth adding to this FAQ.
 
+[matrix]: https://matrix.to/#/#gstreamer:gstreamer.org
+[discourse]: https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
+
 - - -
 
 *This FAQ has been prepared by Thibault Saunier and Tim-Philipp Müller with contributions from Mathieu Duponchelle.*

subprojects/gst-editing-services/RELEASE

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ For help and support, please head over to our Discourse forum at
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
 
-or pop into one of our Matrix chat channels, see
+or pop into one of our Matrix chat rooms, see
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/t/new-gstreamer-matrix-chat-space/675
 

subprojects/gst-examples/webrtc/README.md

@@ -35,9 +35,9 @@ sudo apt-get install -y gstreamer1.0-tools gstreamer1.0-nice gstreamer1.0-plugin
 
 ## Filing bugs
 
-Please only file bugs about the demos here. Bugs about GStreamer's WebRTC implementation should be filed on the [GStreamer gitlab](https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gst-plugins-bad/-/issues/new).
+Please only file bugs about the demos here. Bugs about GStreamer's WebRTC implementation should be filed on the [GStreamer gitlab](https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gstreamer/-/issues/new).
 
-You can also find us on IRC by joining #gstreamer @ FreeNode.
+You can also find us on [Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/#gstreamer:gstreamer.org).
 
 ## Documentation
 

subprojects/gst-libav/RELEASE

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ For help and support, please head over to our Discourse forum at
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
 
-or pop into one of our Matrix chat channels, see
+or pop into one of our Matrix chat rooms, see
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/t/new-gstreamer-matrix-chat-space/675
 

subprojects/gst-plugins-bad/README.md

@@ -16,17 +16,17 @@ Our documentation, including tutorials, API reference and FAQ can be found at
 
   https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/documentation/
 
-You can subscribe to our mailing lists:
+You can ask questions on the GStreamer Discourse at
 
-  https://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/gstreamer-announce
+  https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
-
-  https://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/gstreamer-devel
 
 We track bugs, feature requests and merge requests (patches) in GitLab at
 
   https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/
 
-You can join us on IRC - #gstreamer on irc.oftc.net
+You can join us on our Matrix room at
+
+  https://matrix.to/#/#gstreamer:gstreamer.org
 
 GStreamer 1.0 series
 --------------------

subprojects/gst-plugins-bad/RELEASE

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ For help and support, please head over to our Discourse forum at
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
 
-or pop into one of our Matrix chat channels, see
+or pop into one of our Matrix chat rooms, see
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/t/new-gstreamer-matrix-chat-space/675
 

subprojects/gst-plugins-bad/ext/dtls/README

@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@ This document is an attempt to describe the basics of the DTLS element.
 It hasn't been written by the author(s) and so, besides being incomplete,
 *IT MIGHT ALSO BE INCORRECT*. So take it with a pinch of salt.
 
-As always, if in doubt ask the #gstreamer IRC channel.
+As always, if in doubt ask on the GStreamer Matrix room:
+https://matrix.to/#/#gstreamer:gstreamer.org.
 
 THE INTERNALS
 =============

subprojects/gst-plugins-base/README.md

@@ -16,17 +16,17 @@ Our documentation, including tutorials, API reference and FAQ can be found at
 
   https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/documentation/
 
-You can subscribe to our mailing lists:
+You can ask questions on the GStreamer Discourse at
 
-  https://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/gstreamer-announce
+  https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
-
-  https://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/gstreamer-devel
 
 We track bugs, feature requests and merge requests (patches) in GitLab at
 
   https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/
 
-You can join us on IRC - #gstreamer on irc.oftc.net
+You can join us on our Matrix room at
+
+  https://matrix.to/#/#gstreamer:gstreamer.org
 
 GStreamer 1.0 series
 --------------------

subprojects/gst-plugins-base/RELEASE

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ For help and support, please head over to our Discourse forum at
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
 
-or pop into one of our Matrix chat channels, see
+or pop into one of our Matrix chat rooms, see
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/t/new-gstreamer-matrix-chat-space/675
 

subprojects/gst-plugins-good/README.md

@@ -16,17 +16,17 @@ Our documentation, including tutorials, API reference and FAQ can be found at
 
   https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/documentation/
 
-You can subscribe to our mailing lists:
+You can ask questions on the GStreamer Discourse at
 
-  https://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/gstreamer-announce
+  https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
-
-  https://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/gstreamer-devel
 
 We track bugs, feature requests and merge requests (patches) in GitLab at
 
   https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/
 
-You can join us on IRC - #gstreamer on irc.oftc.net
+You can join us on our Matrix room at
+
+  https://matrix.to/#/#gstreamer:gstreamer.org
 
 GStreamer 1.0 series
 --------------------

subprojects/gst-plugins-good/RELEASE

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ For help and support, please head over to our Discourse forum at
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
 
-or pop into one of our Matrix chat channels, see
+or pop into one of our Matrix chat rooms, see
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/t/new-gstreamer-matrix-chat-space/675
 

subprojects/gst-plugins-ugly/README.md

@@ -16,17 +16,17 @@ Our documentation, including tutorials, API reference and FAQ can be found at
 
   https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/documentation/
 
-You can subscribe to our mailing lists:
+You can ask questions on the GStreamer Discourse at
 
-  https://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/gstreamer-announce
+  https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
-
-  https://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/gstreamer-devel
 
 We track bugs, feature requests and merge requests (patches) in GitLab at
 
   https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/
 
-You can join us on IRC - #gstreamer on irc.oftc.net
+You can join us on our Matrix room at
+
+  https://matrix.to/#/#gstreamer:gstreamer.org
 
 GStreamer 1.0 series
 --------------------

subprojects/gst-plugins-ugly/RELEASE

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ For help and support, please head over to our Discourse forum at
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
 
-or pop into one of our Matrix chat channels, see
+or pop into one of our Matrix chat rooms, see
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/t/new-gstreamer-matrix-chat-space/675
 

subprojects/gst-python/RELEASE

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ For help and support, please head over to our Discourse forum at
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
 
-or pop into one of our Matrix chat channels, see
+or pop into one of our Matrix chat rooms, see
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/t/new-gstreamer-matrix-chat-space/675
 

subprojects/gst-rtsp-server/RELEASE

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ For help and support, please head over to our Discourse forum at
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
 
-or pop into one of our Matrix chat channels, see
+or pop into one of our Matrix chat rooms, see
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/t/new-gstreamer-matrix-chat-space/675
 

subprojects/gstreamer-vaapi/RELEASE

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ For help and support, please head over to our Discourse forum at
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
 
-or pop into one of our Matrix chat channels, see
+or pop into one of our Matrix chat rooms, see
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/t/new-gstreamer-matrix-chat-space/675
 

subprojects/gstreamer/README.md

@@ -16,17 +16,17 @@ Our documentation, including tutorials, API reference and FAQ can be found at
 
   https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/documentation/
 
-You can subscribe to our mailing lists:
+You can ask questions on the GStreamer Discourse at
 
-  https://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/gstreamer-announce
+  https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
-
-  https://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/gstreamer-devel
 
 We track bugs, feature requests and merge requests (patches) in GitLab at
 
   https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/
 
-You can join us on IRC - #gstreamer on irc.oftc.net
+You can join us on our Matrix room at
+
+  https://matrix.to/#/#gstreamer:gstreamer.org
 
 GStreamer 1.0 series
 --------------------

subprojects/gstreamer/RELEASE

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ For help and support, please head over to our Discourse forum at
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/
 
-or pop into one of our Matrix chat channels, see
+or pop into one of our Matrix chat rooms, see
 
   https://discourse.gstreamer.org/t/new-gstreamer-matrix-chat-space/675