danielabel · April 3, 2021 14:25 · Oct 30, 2020 · Oct 29, 2020 · Oct 29, 2020
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 ## Once something is said, it stays read.
 
 * When posting about a social topic, consider other people’s feelings and experience.
-* Take care if you are sharing an opinion on a topic that could have impact on others at Tes. Your words are powerful. Carefully consider the effect you may have.
+* Take care if you are sharing an opinion on a topic that could have impact on others. Your words are powerful. Carefully consider the effect you may have.
 * Consider asking an [open question](
 https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-open-ended-and-closed-ended-questions.html) rather than having a rant.
 * Be aware of language and how it can exclude.

diff --git a/Slack-Posting-Guidance.md b/Slack-Posting-Guidance.md
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 ## Once something is said, it stays read.
 
-* When posting about a social topic, consider other people’s feelings and experience.**
+* When posting about a social topic, consider other people’s feelings and experience.
 * Take care if you are sharing an opinion on a topic that could have impact on others at Tes. Your words are powerful. Carefully consider the effect you may have.
 * Consider asking an [open question](
 https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-open-ended-and-closed-ended-questions.html) rather than having a rant.

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+## Using Slack is more like using Twitter than having a chat
+
+* The audience is likely broader than you think. What you say is recorded and searchable forever.
+* Nuance is hard with words alone - It takes work to express complex ideas, consider using a less public place to finesse them.
+* Your words will sometimes stand alone and lose their conversation context - be aware of what you say, when you say it.
+* Chatting in a private room with your close buddies is very different than @all in #announcements
+
+## Post in haste, repent at leisure
+
+* If you feel very strongly on a topic, consider writing your thoughts down and holding off posting for few hours.
+* Consider getting some feedback from a different perspective or your mentor.
+* More people will be able to hear what you say if you work to include everyone.
+
+## Once something is said, it stays read.
+
+* When posting about a social topic, consider other people’s feelings and experience.**
+* Take care if you are sharing an opinion on a topic that could have impact on others at Tes. Your words are powerful. Carefully consider the effect you may have.
+* Consider asking an [open question](
+https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-open-ended-and-closed-ended-questions.html) rather than having a rant.
+* Be aware of language and how it can exclude.
+* ‘Starting a debate’ is often a car crash waiting to happen - approach with caution.
+
+## Match conversation to correct channel
+
+* All our rooms have a topic and a purpose. Try to support that when you post.
+* Use threads to help others keep up - the larger the audience the better it is to use threads.
+* Some rooms belong to teams; you are welcome, but it’s their home.
+
+## When you get feedback on your words, listen
+
+* Feedback is someone is trying to help. Listen. Then ask questions - to gain understanding of their point of view.
+* If your post is fresh and is problematic; ask if you should temporarily remove it whilst you understand the issue.
+
+## Reading slack and giving feedback
+* People are often communicating whilst multi-tasking - try to help them be their best with simple unassuming feedback.
+* If you feel something is going to cause someone to be upset, expect the writer to not have realised when they posted. Let them know privately.
+* Nuance is hard. Read with positive intent. English is not everyone’s is first language. If you are unsure, give them a call, have a chat.
+
+
+## Further reading and watching
+
+### Not sure how to put across a point of view? Try Non-violent communication
+
+- NVC’s creator Marshall Rosenberg’s [introduction](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dpk5Z7GIFs)
+
+### Perspectives on the power of your choice of language
+ - [The Problem with ‘Hey Guys’](https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/08/guys-gender-neutral/568231/)
+- [Why Sexist Language Matters](http://uncadvocatesformdphdwomeninscience.web.unc.edu/files/2014/03/Kleinman_QualitativeSociology_2002.pdf)
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