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Internal coordination

This guide provides an overview of channels we’ve decided to use to communicate internally.

These channels are maintained by EAR and are open to all contributors.

Platforms and tools

Zulip for messaging

Daily chatting, quick questions, interesting links. There’s a #Water Cooler channel for general discussion and an #Announcements channel to track updates from working groups, projects, and other important topics.

There are also a bunch of topical channels. Feel free to ask in #Water Cooler if you’re looking for anything in particular, and join any channel you please.

Nextcloud for cloud services

cloud.ecosystemaction.com

Software systems help

Please reach out to the systems team for help via Email or Zulip.

Async tips

Asynchronous online communication can feel overwhelming and draining. At the same time, we encourage EAR members to show up as themselves. In async contexts at EAR, we suggest the following reminders:

  • Be you
  • Pick your channel and audience wisely
  • Put key details front and center
  • Include links
  • Tag specific people
  • Include context
  • Ask for help
  • Keep it brief