The purpose of this policy is to provide a list of public and private (listed) channels on our chat platform Mattermost, who can join which and who to contact to join, and a recommended list of channels.
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1. Name
This is the Extinction Rebellion Aotearoa New Zealand Mattermost Directory Policy 2019.
2. Commencement
This policy commences on 25 November 2019.
3. Purpose
This purpose of this policy is to provide a list of public and private (listed) channels on our chat platform Mattermost, who can join which and who to contact to join, and a recommended list of channels.
4. Application
a. This policy applies to
i. The working group responsible for mattermost, and
ii. Anyone creating a mattermost channel.
5. Defined terms
6. Policy
Background
a. Mattermost only lists public channels and private channels you have joined. It doesn’t list a private channel if you aren’t a member of it.
b. Technologically, you can join a private group if any member of that group adds you. However, a local group may agree that only a specific individual(s) can add someone.
Private (listed) and Private (Unlisted)
c. Private channel owners can decide if their channel will be listed “Private (Listed)” or not listed (i.e. confidential) “Private (Unlisted).
d. Working groups / circles will always be listed, except in exceptional circumstances for confidentiality reasons.
Public directory
e. A list of recommended, public and private (listed) channels will be created and maintained.
f. The purpose of including private “listed” channels is to:
i. Make it easy to find private channels,
ii. Ensure transparency, and
iii. Reduce channel duplication.
g. The purpose of a short recommended list is to make it easy to know which channels are the most important to join.
Joining a private (listed) channel
h. Requests to join private (listed) channels will be made in a public channel created for this purpose.
i. Moderators of private channels (listed and unlisted) should join this channel.
7. Feedback
You can provide feedback on this policy to [email protected]
8. Responsibility
a. The Communications Working Group is responsible for overseeing implementation and ensuring compliance with this policy. They can be contacted at [email protected].
b. Anyone creating a mattermost channel is responsible for updating the directory to correctly reflect the channels details. This includes if the channel is public, private (listed) and private (unlisted). If it is private, it includes who can join.
9. Related documents
- XRANZ Mattermost directory
- XRANZ Mattermost master directory (Limited access)
10. Document
XRANZ Mattermost Directory Policy 2019
Approval and review | Details |
Date adopted | 25 November 2019 |
Adopted by | Communications Working Group |
Date commenced | 25 November 2019 |
Owner | Communications Working Group |
Review date | 25 November 2020 |
History | Details |
Date originally adopted | 25 November 2019 |
Originally approved by | Communications Working Group |
Date originally commenced | 25 November 2019 |
Notes |