From 5952a019e88be7c87bfe187bca7fc7d51cb67df8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Christopher \"Not A Coder\" Whitaker" Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2017 16:43:10 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Update Read.me Updated readme to write Slack Policy --- README.md | 14 ++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 25f724a..9886882 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,2 +1,12 @@ -# slackpolicy -Code for America Slack Policy +# Code for America Slack Policy +Dated 1/18/17 + +* Code for America has a code of conduct that applies to our spaces and events, including this the Code for America Slack channel.This [Code of Conduct can be found here.](https://github.com/codeforamerica/codeofconduct) +* Please be aware that Code for America staff may remove users _at will for any reason_ and _will_ remove any user that Code for America staff deems to be violating the Code for Conduct or are being disruptive. +* Please note that there are several government staff here in the Slack and any conversations posted in public channels may be subject to a Freedom of Information Act Request. Combined with the size of our Slack, users should treat the Code for America Slack the same way you would a message on a public forum. +* To keep pings down, the #announcements channel is admin-only channel. The @channel and @here commands have been disabled. +* Feel free to create channels, but keep in mind that Slack channels that are not active for three consecutive months will be archived. +* Please note that Code for America is a 501(c)3 non-partisan organization. This particular Slack should not be used for planning partisan activities. For examples of what Code for America considers partisan activity [please see these guidelines:](https://docs.google.com/a/codeforamerica.org/document/d/1MdAkYUV8CqI1szC0O8Erc6_7bHnoPLOPMDw9z_OdFTQ/edit?usp=sharing) +* Only staff members of Code for America are allowed to integrate bots, if you would like to add a bot please DM @civicwhitaker. +* New users are asked take a moment to update your profile with your first and last names, title, and organization so people have a better chance of knowing who you are: https://cfa.slack.com/account/profile +* If you ever have any questions or issues, please feel free to ping @civicwhitaker who moderates our Slack forum. If you are being harrassed on our Slack, you may also contact safespace@codeforamerica.org.