(work in progress)

ITET Chat server

Purpose

The ITET chat server is a platform for real-time exchange of information, a.k.a. as instant messaging.

The nature of this information is:

• Short-lived
• Of momentary relevance
• Specific to a topic, reflected in an appropriate area, i.e. a chat room

For information of a different kind there are more appropriate vessels like E-mail, mailing lists and wikis.

Usage policy

• BOT: Acceptable Use Policy for Telematics Resources, Benutzungsordnung für Telematik an der ETH Zürich

• ETH Code of conduct

• 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

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

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

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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