diff --git a/reference/index.rst b/reference/index.rst index c417f0669..91aed0f24 100644 --- a/reference/index.rst +++ b/reference/index.rst @@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ Reference documents which need to be revised over time. projects/index new-projects-requirements project-testing-interface + irc release-naming tags/index Template for new tags diff --git a/reference/irc.rst b/reference/irc.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d92ced6f0 --- /dev/null +++ b/reference/irc.rst @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +==================== +IRC Channel Policies +==================== + +Projects associated with OpenStack are encouraged to use IRC channels +for communication. The ``#openstack`` channel is available for +discussion of any OpenStack related topic, and ``#openstack-dev`` +likewise for development topics. + +Many projects also have their own channels, though this is not +required. + +As a community we strive for open communication that accommodates many +schedules, styles, cultures, and preferences. We maintain IRC +channels for real-time communication as a primary use-case. But, +since asynchronous communication is also necessary considering our +community lives around the globe, we want logs of that communication +with expectations that all our IRC channels are open to everyone. + +All OpenStack related channels shall be logged and made publicly +accessible and attempts to notify channel users of that fact shall be +undertaken.