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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 momentary 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/|e-mail]], [[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]], [[https://rechtssammlung.sp.ethz.ch/Dokumente/203.21.pdf|Benutzungsordnung für Telematik an der ETH Zürich]] (BOT) |
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| * Accessibility (?) -> responsibility? | |
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| === Behave as being physically in a room with other people === | === Behave like being physically in a room with other people === |
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* It is the common spoken and written language used in the multi-cultural environment at ETH |
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| === Be transparent about yourself === | |
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| * This service is not anonymous | * This service is not anonymous, a chat members username is visible to everybody |
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| * If you decide to enter personal information in your chat profile, make sure you keep it up to date. | * If you decide to enter personal information in your chat profile, make sure you keep it up to date |
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==== Keep data volume low ==== * 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 * Close your unused chat rooms |
(work in progress)
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 momentary 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 e-mail, 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
Use 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
Be transparent about yourself
Use your first and given name as display name
- This service is not anonymous, a chat members username is visible to everybody
- It is more transparent to identify members of a chat room
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
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
Keep data volume low
- 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
- Close your unused chat rooms
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
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