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 muc = "channel@muc.server.example"
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+In order for the bridge to work, it needs to have an affiliation of `owner` before joining.
+The virtual users that follow will be automatically added to the room with an affiliation
+of `member`.
+
 ## License
 
 See `./LICENSE`
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