Earth Medicine Group Chat: The Safe Zone Rules

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• Always keep to the purpose of the group! Don’t share irrelevant messages about other topics.

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• Do not spam the group! If you would like a group to share memes, adverts or deals with then set one up for that exact purpose and invite others to join.

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• Don’t be offended if others leave. Not everyone wants the same information.

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• Do politely excuse yourself before you leave a group.

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• Post your message in one single chunk of text, don’t post every word or sentence in a new message.

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• If you’re lurking in a group chat and ‘seeing’ every message, occasionally respond with *something* to remove the stalker vibe that inevitably develops.

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• Group Chat is for Upcoming- New-Current Customers –

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• Do not have one-on-one conversations in the group. Switch to private messages.

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• If a message asks for a positive response like an RSVP, don’t reply in the negative. Only say if you are able to attend. Don’t double RSVP if a second call to action is sent out for the same event.

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• If someone asks a question and you don’t know the answer don’t respond with “I don’t know”. Just wait for someone who knows the answer to reply.

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• Please don’t send in a hundred “thank you” messages. If you feel gratitude towards someone – tell them in a private message.

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• If someone asks a question of a personal nature (like asking for advice) don’t respond if someone else has already answered, or else respond to the person directly in a private message.

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• The group is not a political platform (BY NO MEAN NESSECCARY) No arguing, no heated opinions, no fear mongering, no hyped up drama, no fake research. Check your sources before you share.

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• Never EVER use a group to berate someone else or air grievances. If you have an issue address it one on one with the relevant person.

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• Don’t add random people to a close-knit group.

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• Always ask someone if you may add them before you add them.

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• Don’t send data-insensitive messages. No-one wants their last 3GB used up on uninvited memes.

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• When the group has served its purpose (the hike is over) delete it.

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• Hit “Mute” on your annoyed user (unless you’re part of an emergency rescue group).