Just a reminder about this... These invite links are only valid for 30 days
so here's the new one:

https://join.slack.com/t/hard-core-dx/shared_invite/zt-1m9c4zc1g-yAxE6wcEZBg0IbHW9YLMBQ

Risto, W6RK

On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 9:24 PM Risto Kotalampi <risto@kotalampi.com> wrote:

>
> Hi all,
>
> Hard-Core-DX has been a pioneer in connecting shortwave listeners for
> nearly 30 years now. In its core it has been emailing lists and web sites
> and some other experiments which have either spun to become popular on
> their own (e.g. various ham related spotting sites or Online Log which is
> very popular in Finland) or not. Today we wanted to try to branch out into
> chat using Slack.
>
> This is not the only chat there is... IRC, Facebook, Whatsapp etc have
> small circles for shortwave listeners but they have all been closed systems
> and not enabling an environment that can be used across devices and have
> conversations about any topics we choose. In the corporate world Slack has
> revolutionized communications amongst colleagues and partners in different
> companies. Much of work in U.S.A. small companies happens nowadays in Slack
> and not so much in emails.
>
> *Hard-Core-DX has signed up and created it's very own Slack service*.
>
> If you want to join the HCDX Slack, please click this link and create your
> own HCDX Slack account:
>
>
> https://join.slack.com/t/hard-core-dx/shared_invite/zt-rn83gamf-_UCfo9LYUVmoIBhb0~3cSg
>
> Some basic rules of the Slack service:
>
> 1. When you join it, you will see some channels that have been created
> already. You can join them or if you can't find the topic you'd like to
> chat about, please create your own.
> 2. HCDX will not be in the business of moderating what people are
> creating or discussing. If you create a channel, you will choose the
> policies of the discussion.
> 3. This can naturally invite some abuse. We will deal with it with
> Slack's policies as time comes.
> 4. You are welcome to invite your DX friends to the HCDX Slack and
> grow the community. Invite happens from menu in upper left corner and link
> "Invite people to Hard-Core-DX"
> 5. Let's keep subjects within shortwave radio, broadcast, utility,
> pirate DXing & ham radio if possible to keep the service relevant to us
> 6. This is an experiment... if it doesn't gain popularity or becomes a
> burden, we will shut it down. But for now, if you want to experiment and
> see if this is where you want to chat with your DX friends, join the fun.
>
> More information about Slack:
>
> https://slack.com/help/articles/115004071768-What-is-Slack-
>
> https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/150925-what-is-slack-and-how-does-it-work-tips-tricks
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRxQQxiM7AA
>
> 73!
>
> --
> Risto Kotalampi, W6RK
> Hayward, California, U.S.A.
> Email: risto@kotalampi.com
>

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Risto Kotalampi
Hayward, California, U.S.A.
Email: risto@kotalampi.com
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