From 6b36f21efcea9fb745192898c289d912b03e719e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Vipul Siddharth Date: Jun 21 2022 04:20:14 +0000 Subject: document process to join DEI team issue#222 Signed-off-by: Vipul Siddharth --- diff --git a/modules/ROOT/pages/get-involved.adoc b/modules/ROOT/pages/get-involved.adoc index 1d7c6d3..4a349e7 100644 --- a/modules/ROOT/pages/get-involved.adoc +++ b/modules/ROOT/pages/get-involved.adoc @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ include::{partialsdir}/attributes.adoc[] = Get involved with Fedora Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Team Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Team always welcomes new contributors. -Whether you are a newcomer or an old-timer, whether you can contribute frequently or sporadically, there are ways to get involved. +Whether you are a newcomer or an old-timer, whether you can contribute frequently or sporadically, there are ways to get involved. As a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion team member, you can: * Work closely with Fedora leadership to build initiatives from the ground-up which shape Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Fedora community. @@ -20,28 +20,22 @@ This page explains the typical process for getting involved with our team. [[create-fas-account]] == Create Fedora Account System (FAS) account -All contributors to Fedora need to register in the https://admin.fedoraproject.org/accounts/[Fedora Account System]. +All contributors to Fedora need to register in the https://accounts.fedoraproject.org/[Fedora Account System]. New contributors are asked to sign the {FWIKI}/Legal:Fedora_Project_Contributor_Agreement[Fedora Project Contributor Agreement] (FPCA). This is not a copyright assignment agreement, but ensures your contributions to Fedora have acceptable licensing terms. -If you need help with this, contact the {FWIKI}/Infrastructure#Communicating[Fedora Infrastructure Team]. +If you need help with this, contact the https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/infra/day_to_day_fedora/[Fedora Infrastructure Team]. -[[mailing-list]] -== Join the mailing list +[[Discourse Forum]] -https://lists.fedoraproject.org/admin/lists/diversity.lists.fedoraproject.org[**Subscribe here!**] - -The Fedora Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Team uses a mailing list. -The mailing list is used for announcements, summaries of meetings, and a way to share longer-form content with the team. -It is a good place to keep up with what we are up to! -To join the mailing list, subscribe on https://lists.fedoraproject.org/admin/lists/diversity.lists.fedoraproject.org[lists.fedoraproject.org]. +We have a tag on https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/tag/dei[Fedora Discussion](our community's forum) where DEI topics can be discussed. [[self-introduction]] == Send a self-introduction If you want to get involved, we want to get to know you! -So don't be shy, send an introduction on our mailing list. +So don't be shy, open up a https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/tag/dei[Fedora Discussion thread with #dei tag]. This is a helpful step for other folks on the team to get to know you. Not sure what to say? @@ -66,15 +60,19 @@ Consider these questions when introducing yourself: The Fedora Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Team has a real-time group chat. We use this group chat for quick updates, friendly chatter, and running meetings. -We use both an IRC channel on the https://freenode.net/[Freenode IRC network] and a Telegram chat group. +We use both an IRC channel on the https://libera.chat[Libera.chat IRC network] and a Telegram chat group. Both are bridged to each other, so folks in IRC will see Telegram messages and vice versa. Here are the easiest ways to join: +This document explains how to efficiently work with the Fedora Infrastructure team. Your close attention to this document will help both you and us do the work you are asking us to do. -* https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#fedora-diversity[IRC Web chat] -* https://t.me/fedoradiversity[Telegram] * https://app.element.io/#/room/#fedora-diversity:matrix.org[Element/Matrix] +* https://web.libera.chat/?channels=#fedora-diversity[IRC Web chat] + +* https://t.me/fedoradiversity[Telegram] + + Don't forget to say hi when you join! @@ -89,9 +87,9 @@ See xref:commops::contribute/first-steps.adoc[Make your first steps in Fedora] f https://apps.fedoraproject.org/calendar/diversity-team/[**Find our next meeting on our calendar!**] -The team usually holds a weekly meeting over IRC/Telegram to review on-going work and determine next steps on current work. -The meeting format is intended to be quick updates instead of long discussion. -It is a good opportunity to say hello and meet other members of the team in real-time. +The team usually holds a bi-weekly meeting over a Jitsi call to review on-going work and determine next steps on current work. +The meeting format is intended to be quick updates **and** long discussion. +It is a good opportunity to say hello and meet other members of the team in real-time while seeing how we work. [[tickets]] @@ -117,3 +115,32 @@ Open a new ticket with your idea or suggestion. Our best ideas come from a wide range of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Whether you are new to the Fedora community or are a long-time contributor, you might have the next great idea for the team. Open a new ticket and we can discuss more about your idea or suggestion. + + +[[joining]] +== Officially Joining the Team + +If after some time contributing to and hanging out with the Fedora DEI Team you would like to join the team in an official capacity, you can do so. The process is as follows: + +* Talk to a member(s) of the DEI team to find a sponsor +* Sponsor will open a "New Team Member" ticket on the DEI team pagure +* Ticket will be open for two weeks for others members to vote and/or give commentary about your team membership. + * If we do not reach consensus in the two week period, it can be extended for another two weeks. + * A negative vote halts the process and requires discussion. +* Full consensus is required for you to join the team. This means 3 +1's and no 0's or -1's. +* If consensus is met, you will then be added to the Fedora Account System group. + +Sponsors will evaluate your membership in a couple of ways: + +* Ability to work cooperatively with peers + * By the interactions potential members have in meetings and in channel. + * By how potential members respond to criticism. + * By how potential members participate on Discussion and Pagure. +* Community involvement beyond the DEI Team + * By the interactions potential members have in the Fedora community. + * Does the potential member help to answer questions raised on Discussion and Pagure; do they show a helpful attitude and respect for other people’s ideas? +* Commitment and follow through + * By time already given to the DEI Team. + * By how well potential members stick with the process through tough issues. + * By how potential members engage on difficult topics in a constructive way. + * By regularly showing up in meetings or in chat.