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| The [[https://matrix.ee.ethz.ch/|ITET chat server]] is a platform for real-time exchange of information, a.k.a. as instant messaging. | The [[https://matrix.ee.ethz.ch/|ITET chat server]] is a platform for '''real-time exchange''' of '''text-based information''', a.k.a. instant messaging. |
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| * Short-lived * Of momentary relevance * Specific to a topic, reflected in an appropriate area, i.e. a chat room |
* Short-lived and of immediate relevance * Specific to a topic, reflected in an appropriate area i.e. a chat room * Low in data volume |
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| For information of a different kind there are more appropriate vessels like E-mail, mailing lists and wikis. | For information of a different kind please use more suitable services like [[https://email.ee.ethz.ch/|email]], [[https://lists.ee.ethz.ch/wws|mailing lists]], [[https://computing.ee.ethz.ch/Web/Homepage|personal websites]] or [[https://polybox.ethz.ch|polybox]]. |
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| == Usage policy == | == Usage policy and code of conduct == Summarized the following rules apply for use of this service: * No illegal activities * No abuse * No spam * Be polite |
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| * BOT: [[https://rechtssammlung.sp.ethz.ch/Dokumente/203.21en.pdf|Acceptable Use Policy for Telematics Resources]], [[https://rechtssammlung.sp.ethz.ch/Dokumente/203.21.pdf|Benutzungsordnung für Telematik an der ETH Zürich]] | Detailled information about ETH wide rules applying to this service can be found here: * [[https://rechtssammlung.sp.ethz.ch/Dokumente/203.21en.pdf|Acceptable Use Policy for Telematics Resources]] (Benutzungsordnung für Telematik an der ETH Zürich, BOT) |
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| * Accessibility (?) -> responsibility? === Behave as being physically in a room with other people === ==== Use English ==== * ... |
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| ==== Introduce yourself when entering a room ==== * This is considered polite * It signals you want to participate in the conversation of the room |
=== Behave like being physically in a room with other people === Communicate in English, it is the common spoken and written language used in the multi-cultural environment at ETH. |
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| ==== Use your first and given name as display name ==== * This service is not anonymous * It is more transparent to identify members of a chat room |
Introduce yourself when entering a room. This is considered polite. It signals you want to participate in the conversation of the room as opposed to staying in the background observing others. |
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| ==== Keep personal information up to date ==== * If you decide to enter personal information in your chat profile, make sure you keep it up to date. |
=== Show yourself === Use your first and given name as display name and connect your ETH email address. This service is not anonymous, a chat members username is visible to everybody. Other chat members can identify you easier by your full name and quickly contact you by email. |
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| ==== Match topic to recipient area ==== * Join a room matching the topic of your information or question * If the topic of a conversation changes, relocate to an appropriate room or create one if it doesn't exist. * If the conversation evolves into a dialog, continue in a private conversation |
=== Stick to the topic === Join a room matching the topic of your information or question. If the topic of a conversation changes, relocate to an appropriate room or create one if it doesn't exist. If the conversation evolves into a dialog, open a chat only with your partner. |
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| == Best practice == === Identify room members before you chat === * Make sure you know who is in a room before you post sensitive or confidential information * Use encryption if appropriate === Ask moderator === * ... |
=== Do not waste resources === Do not send high volume content like movies or large images. Instead, place your content on a suitable service and provide a link to it. This saves space on our server and makes it easier for everybody to focus on the relevant content on this service. |
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ITET Chat server
Purpose
The ITET chat server is a platform for real-time exchange of text-based information, a.k.a. instant messaging.
The nature of this information is:
- Short-lived and of immediate relevance
- Specific to a topic, reflected in an appropriate area i.e. a chat room
- Low in data volume
For information of a different kind please use more suitable services like email, mailing lists, personal websites or polybox.
Usage policy and code of conduct
Summarized the following rules apply for use of this service:
- No illegal activities
- No abuse
- No spam
- Be polite
Detailled information about ETH wide rules applying to this service can be found here:
Acceptable Use Policy for Telematics Resources (Benutzungsordnung für Telematik an der ETH Zürich, BOT)
Behave like being physically in a room with other people
Communicate in English, it is the common spoken and written language used in the multi-cultural environment at ETH.
Introduce yourself when entering a room. This is considered polite. It signals you want to participate in the conversation of the room as opposed to staying in the background observing others.
Show yourself
Use your first and given name as display name and connect your ETH email address. This service is not anonymous, a chat members username is visible to everybody. Other chat members can identify you easier by your full name and quickly contact you by email.
Stick to the topic
Join a room matching the topic of your information or question. If the topic of a conversation changes, relocate to an appropriate room or create one if it doesn't exist. If the conversation evolves into a dialog, open a chat only with your partner.
Do not waste resources
Do not send high volume content like movies or large images. Instead, place your content on a suitable service and provide a link to it. This saves space on our server and makes it easier for everybody to focus on the relevant content on this service.