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* '''Stay calm''': the written word is always subject to interpretation, so give people the benefit of the doubt and try not to let emotions get out of control.
* '''Stay calm''': the written word is always subject to interpretation, so give people the benefit of the doubt and try not to let emotions get out of control.
* '''Don't post chunks''': avoid posting big chunks of text - use [http://pastebin.com/ pastebin] or a similar service to shorten it to a link.
* '''Don't post chunks''': avoid posting big chunks of text - use [http://pastebin.com/ pastebin] or a similar service to shorten it to a link.
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* '''Be Patient''': Folks might not be around when you ask a question so wait a while for someone to speak before leaving.
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* '''Don't Private Message''': Ask permission before you send someone a private message (PM) as not everyone likes them. Also by keeping it in public others with similar issues can see the solution you were given.
* '''More information''': this [http://irchelp.org/irchelp/ircprimer.html IRC primer] for new users and the [http://freenode.net/channel_guidelines.shtml general IRC guidelines] from freenode are also useful resources.
* '''More information''': this [http://irchelp.org/irchelp/ircprimer.html IRC primer] for new users and the [http://freenode.net/channel_guidelines.shtml general IRC guidelines] from freenode are also useful resources.
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* '''Use #meego-meeting''': meetings should occur in #meego-meeting
* '''Use #meego-meeting''': meetings should occur in #meego-meeting
* '''Keep minutes / logs''': use the MeeGo [[Web_infrastructure/IRC|Meetbot]] to create minutes and logs.
* '''Keep minutes / logs''': use the MeeGo [[Web_infrastructure/IRC|Meetbot]] to create minutes and logs.
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* '''Say what the meeting is for''': For people following along the logs, please use "#startmeeting <meeting title>", stating what the aim of the meeting is, or the team running the meeting. A good title might be "MeeGo QA Tools group meeting, 2011-02-01"
* '''[[MeeGo-Meeting IRC Schedule]]''': Add your meeting to the schedule to make sure that people can find your meeting.
* '''[[MeeGo-Meeting IRC Schedule]]''': Add your meeting to the schedule to make sure that people can find your meeting.
* '''Announce the meeting''': Post to [[Community_communication#Mailing_Lists_and_Forums|relevant mailing list or forum]] and in #meego and other required channels prior to starting.
* '''Announce the meeting''': Post to [[Community_communication#Mailing_Lists_and_Forums|relevant mailing list or forum]] and in #meego and other required channels prior to starting.
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See our [[Community guidelines|process for dealing with violations]] for more details.
See our [[Community guidelines|process for dealing with violations]] for more details.
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[[Category:Community]]

Latest revision as of 12:31, 7 April 2011

Contents

IRC in the MeeGo project

We use IRC for a variety of real-time conversations:

  • Meetings
  • Discussion
  • Troubleshooting
  • Collaboration
  • Chatting with other contributors

General Guidelines

  • Review our Community communication document: please review before you start participating for the first time.
  • Pick the right channel: if you aren't sure, you should start in our main #meego channel.
  • Keep it clean: many of us participate from work, so keep the language clean.
  • Don't be a jerk: treat people with respect and consideration - no regional, racial, gender or other abuse will be tolerated
  • Be helpful: be patient with new people and be willing to jump in to answer questions.
  • Stay calm: the written word is always subject to interpretation, so give people the benefit of the doubt and try not to let emotions get out of control.
  • Don't post chunks: avoid posting big chunks of text - use pastebin or a similar service to shorten it to a link.
  • Be Patient: Folks might not be around when you ask a question so wait a while for someone to speak before leaving.
  • Don't Private Message: Ask permission before you send someone a private message (PM) as not everyone likes them. Also by keeping it in public others with similar issues can see the solution you were given.
  • More information: this IRC primer for new users and the general IRC guidelines from freenode are also useful resources.

IRC Meeting Guidelines

  • Use #meego-meeting: meetings should occur in #meego-meeting
  • Keep minutes / logs: use the MeeGo Meetbot to create minutes and logs.
  • Say what the meeting is for: For people following along the logs, please use "#startmeeting <meeting title>", stating what the aim of the meeting is, or the team running the meeting. A good title might be "MeeGo QA Tools group meeting, 2011-02-01"
  • MeeGo-Meeting IRC Schedule: Add your meeting to the schedule to make sure that people can find your meeting.
  • Announce the meeting: Post to relevant mailing list or forum and in #meego and other required channels prior to starting.
  • Use good meeting practices: Prepare in advance, use short sentences and give plenty of time for responses.
  • Follow-up: Post your minutes to your meeting wiki page (example) and reply to the announcement with a link to your minutes.
  • Tips for presenters: Read our IRC Presentation Tips if you are new to presenting in IRC.
  • Smile: Keep it fun! :)

New MeeGo Channels

  • Check existing channels first: Make sure that you really need a new channel and aren't overlapping with other channels.
  • Contact Dawn Foster: It would be really nice if you consulted with Dawn before creating a new channel.
  • Create and Register: Channels should be created and registered on freenode.
  • Set founder flags: Give founder access to the following IRC nicks: DawnFoster and Stskeeps. ( use "/chanserv access #chan add nick +F" for each founder )
  • List your channel: Add your channel to the Community communication document.

Guideline Violations

See our process for dealing with violations for more details.

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