diff --git a/community/slack.md b/community/slack.md index 62c7473..bc6bc6d 100644 --- a/community/slack.md +++ b/community/slack.md @@ -9,9 +9,9 @@ ref: community lang: en --- -The micro:bit community is already spread across the world, building cool things with micro:bits and building the software that runs on them. Many micro:bit hardware and software resources are openly licensed, and we want to encourage and support contributions from anyone interested. +The micro:bit community is spread across the world, building cool things with micro:bits and writing the software that runs on them. Many micro:bit hardware and software resources are openly licensed, and we encourage and support contributions from anyone. -If you'd like to be part of the world-wide micro:bit developer community, then there are a couple of ways you can do this. +If you'd like to be part of the world-wide micro:bit developer community, here's how to get started: ## Subscribe to the DAL, Editors and Devices newsletter @@ -25,11 +25,13 @@ In addition to our regular [Micro:bit Educational Foundation newsletter](https:/ [Slack](https://slack.com) is a messaging service that allows teams and communities to connect online. It's a brilliant tool for live collaboration and the place to be for current micro:bit chatter! -Please note that Slack complements, but does not replace [micro:bit help & support](http://support.microbit.org, where you can search for help and ask the team questions. +Note: For technical support you should use [micro:bit help & support](http://support.microbit.org), where you can search for answers and raise tickets to ask the team questions. Slack complements, but does not replace, this portal. -Slack operate their own [privacy policy](https://slack.com/privacy-policy), so make sure you have read and you agree with this before signing up. +Slack operate their own [privacy policy](https://slack.com/privacy-policy), make sure you have read and agreed with this before signing up. -If you'd like to join the slack channel, please fill in the form below. This form collects your email address and system metadata, in accordance with the [privacy policy of Freshdesk](https://www.freshworks.com/privacy/) our support system. We only use this to process an invite to Slack. after which the ticket is closed off and archived. If you wish, you can always [deactivate your slack account at a later date.](https://get.slack.help/hc/en-us/articles/203953146-Deactivate-your-Slack-account)Freshdesk is currently working on the ability to [remove your own data.](https://support.freshdesk.com/support/discussions/topics/14331?page=1). In the meantime, please notify help@microbit.org if you wish to have your email address removed from the Freshdesk system +If you'd like to join the slack channel, please fill in the form below. This form collects your email address and system metadata, in accordance with the [privacy policy of Freshdesk](https://www.freshworks.com/privacy/) our support system. We only use this to process an invite to Slack, after which the ticket is closed and archived. If you wish, you can always [deactivate your slack account at a later date.](https://get.slack.help/hc/en-us/articles/203953146-Deactivate-your-Slack-account). + +Freshdesk is currently working on the ability to [remove your own data.](https://support.freshdesk.com/support/discussions/topics/14331?page=1). In the meantime, please notify help@microbit.org if you wish to have your email address removed from the Freshdesk system.