-Title: Channel namespaces
+Title: Channel Namespaces
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Our [policies](pages/policies) outline that channels on freenode fall into one of two categories.
Channels that begin with only a single # character are primary channels. Channels that begin with
two # characters are topical or ‘about’ channels.
-Primary channels
+Primary Channels
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Primary channels are reserved for _official_ channels of on-topic projects.
Primary channels do not expire. If you represent an on-topic project and would like to take over a
primary channel for that project, do not hesitate to [contact us](pages/groupreg).
-Topical channels
+Topical Channels
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Topical or ‘about’ channels are intended for _unofficial_ channels that are _about_ something that's