Community Guidelines¶

OpenIT.chat is built on mutual respect and a genuine desire to help each other. These guidelines help us maintain a welcoming, productive, and safe space for everyone.

At Meetings¶

⏰ Please Be On Time¶

Meetings start promptly at the scheduled time
We respect everyone's time; late arrivals disrupt discussions
If you'll be significantly late, message the Signal group

🎤 Respect Speaking Time¶

Let people finish their thoughts
Ask questions after they're done
If discussions get heated, we'll pause and reset
Everyone gets a turn to speak

📱 Be Present¶

Put phones on silent (except in emergencies)
Focus on the conversation, not your email
We're here for real connection

💭 Assume Good Intent¶

Misunderstandings happen – address them kindly
Disagreement is good; disrespect is not
If something bothers you, talk about it

📹 Meetings Are Recorded¶

We record all gatherings to create transcripts and knowledge base content
Your participation implies consent to being recorded
If you prefer not to be recorded, let organizers know in advance
Recordings are used only for:
Transcription
AI-assisted writeups (how-tos, blog posts)
Internal community reference
Not for commercial purposes or public social media without explicit permission

✍️ Attribution Matters¶

When we create content from meetings, we credit contributors
Attribution is attempted but not guaranteed – complex discussions may make attribution difficult
You can request anonymity if preferred
You retain ownership of your ideas and code

Signal Group¶

🔒 It's Private¶

The Signal group is for community members only
What's shared there stays there (unless explicitly shared elsewhere)
No screenshots without permission
Last-minute updates, event changes, and casual chat happen here

✋ Respectful Communication¶

No spam, no self-promotion without context
No politics unrelated to tech/policy
Keep links relevant
A little humor is fine; harassment is not

Code of Conduct¶

We're committed to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of: - Age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation - Race, ethnicity, or national origin - Religion or lack thereof - Disability (visible or invisible) - Experience level, job title, or social status - Appearance, accent, or background

We Don't Tolerate¶

Harassment, intimidation, or exclusion based on any characteristic above
Unwelcome sexual attention or advances
Deliberate intimidation or threats
Racist, sexist, homophobic, or otherwise discriminatory language
Trolling or baiting

If Something Goes Wrong¶

Address it directly if you feel comfortable doing so
Contact an organizer (via Signal group or in person)
We'll take concerns seriously and act appropriately

TL;DR¶

Be kind. Be on time. Listen. Respect privacy. Have fun.

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