Slack Channel Code of Conduct

Be Friendly + Welcoming

We are a community that welcomes and supports people of all identities and from all backgrounds. So no matter your race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, color, educational level, sex, sexual orientation, genderity and expression, age, size family status, political belief, religion and the ability of your mind and body. We are all here to be part of Maine’s creativity community so please be neighborly! 

Be Respectful + Mindful

We may not always agree, but we can all be amiable and mindful of everyone’s situation. Mind your behavior and mind your manners while in the channels with your fellow creatives. Respect everyone’s feelings, time, opinions and suggestions. Please read the following rules we have established for the Slack group. Any conduct that violates these rules will be considered for expulsion from the group and further actions regarding membership. 

  • Violent threats or language directed against another person.

  • Discriminatory jokes and language.

  • Posting sexually explicit or violent material.

  • Posting (or threatening to post) other people’s personally identifying information ("doxing").

  • Personal insults, particularly those related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability.

  • Unwelcome sexual attention. This includes, sexualized comments or jokes; inappropriate touching, groping, and unwelcomed sexual advances.

  • Repeated harassment of others. In general, if someone asks you to stop, then stop.

  • Inappropriate photography or recording.

  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking or following (online or in person).

  • Sustained disruption of community events, including talks and presentations

  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.

Be Considerate + Supportive

Everyone here creates. We want people to share their work, feelings and opinions in a safe and supportive environment. Here you are accountable for your actions and words. Be careful of the words you choose, because we are a community of equals and we don’t want this to be a place where people are afraid to explore and participate.

Channel Descriptions

#dws 
Dedicated to all things Drinking With Strangers, our member-favorite event informs everyone on our next hang out session and is a great place to ask about next programming, missed network connections and more.

#everybody
This is everyone in MADE! Make connections, start conversations and feel free to say hi to your fellow members. Great place to ask questions. Please don’t tag everyone in this channel, since it will give everyone, everywhere a notification. 

#gigs 
Where the opportunities for those OPEN FOR WORK live. We recommend agencies, companies and freelancers looking to reach out to the broader freelance community to post here with details on short-term, periodic or project work that you want local talent for. And for those freelancers that are open for work, add your portfolio in your bio and feel free to reach out here if you are looking for extra work! 

#high-lights
A little channel dedicated to shout-outs to fellow members work, promotions and success. Good vibes only, and a place where you can see what is going on work-wise across the community. 

#job-board 
Looking for those full-time or part-time career moves? Look no further. This channel is a dedicate job board that fellow members and agencies can add here. Find a new job or posting a new one for your organization? Add it her and see if you get any bites!