Community Guidelines
Creating a friendly, respectful, and professional environment for all DevOps professionals
Preamble
By joining DevOpsChat, you accept this Code of Conduct and Slack's User Agreement. We reserve the right to terminate accounts for violations of these guidelines.
⚠️ Important: Repeated infractions may result in immediate ban from the community.
Guidelines Principles
Our community guidelines are designed to:
Free Speech
We recognize that DevOps and technology topics can lead to passionate debates. While we encourage open discussion, harassment or personal attacks will result in community action. All members must participate responsibly and respectfully.
Violations Policy
Actions for guideline violations may include warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent account bans. Please note that this policy is not exhaustive, and we reserve the right to take action on behaviors not explicitly listed here.
Community Rules
Advertising
Prohibited without authorization. Instead of direct advertising, we encourage approaching discussions from an educational perspective. Share knowledge, insights, and experiences rather than promotional content.
Ad Hominem Attacks
Personal attacks against other members are strictly prohibited and subject to immediate action.
Spamming
We have a zero tolerance policy for spam. This includes:
🔒 Privacy Note: We will never sell or share email addresses with third parties.
Profanities
While profanity is discouraged, it is not censored. We ask all members to exercise courtesy and professionalism in their communications.
Harassment Policy
DevOpsChat maintains a strict no-harassment policy:
Derogatory Terms
Use of derogatory terms will be evaluated on a context-dependent basis. We strive to maintain cultural sensitivity and respect for all community members.
Inappropriate Content
The following content is strictly prohibited:
Privacy Protection
Protect member privacy at all times:
Community Guidelines
Help Each Other
DevOpsChat thrives when members actively help one another. Share your knowledge, answer questions, and contribute to the collective learning experience.
Be Patient and Generous
Remember that everyone has different experience levels. Be patient with newcomers and generous with your time and expertise.
Self-Promotion Guidelines
Be careful with self-promotion. Focus on providing value to the community rather than purely promotional content. When sharing your own work, ensure it's relevant and educational.
Use Appropriate Channels
Post content in the most relevant channels. This helps maintain organization and ensures your message reaches the right audience.
Important Reminder
"If you aren't following these House Rules, and are making it difficult to create an awesome community, you may be asked to leave."
Enforcement
Our moderation team works to maintain a positive environment for all members. If you witness behavior that violates these guidelines, please report it to the moderators immediately.
Questions?
If you have questions about these guidelines or need clarification on any policy, please contact our moderation team. We're here to help maintain a welcoming and productive community for all DevOps professionals.
Quick Reference
Encouraged
- Helpful discussions
- Knowledge sharing
- Constructive feedback
- Professional networking
Prohibited
- Spam or advertising
- Personal attacks
- Harassment
- Inappropriate content
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