FreeBSD has a Discord server to socialize, get support, support others, learn, contribute, collaborate, and stay up to date on all things FreeBSD and Open Source.

Everyone is welcome to Join our FreeBSD Discord Server. This invitation will take you to our #lobby channel.

If the above invitation link doesn't work, use this FreeBSD Discord Invitation

Discord:

• is broadly accessible
• is popular with non-technical people
• broadens the appeal of FreeBSD beyond traditional spaces and audiences
• is commonly used by gaming communities, also used by many others
• has unique features that do not require a steep learning curve.

Our FreeBSD Discord server rules and guidelines are additional, and complementary, to the FreeBSD Code of Conduct.

While we don't have strict 'on-topic' rules, the following types of content are never acceptable, and are grounds for immediate removal without notice:

• NSFW or obscene content (including text, images, or links featuring nudity, sex, violence and other disturbing content)
• Links to, or sharing of, copyright or pirated material
• Content that is, or could be considered, discriminatory.

Note: It is challenging to describe crystal clear boundaries for including and excluding particular content, which means the above guidelines are not exhaustive. We expect community members to always exercise their best judgement, with the primary consideration and priority being the health and well-being of the FreeBSD community.

If you see something against the rules or that makes you feel unsafe, let us know. We want this server to be a welcoming space!

Channels are organised into four high-level user-goal oriented categories, to help you find what you're looking for:

• SOCIALIZE - Connecting and enjoying time with other people in the community.
• HELP & SUPPORT - Getting help, helping and supporting others.
• LIVE - Real-time events, streams and other live content.
• LEARN & CONTRIBUTE - Leveling up knowledge, participating and contributing.
• PULSE - Staying informed and up-to-date.

Absolutely! We are keen for members to reach out and talk about how we can best leverage and improve the Discord experience. Some ideas we'd love people to get involved with include:

• Brainstorm/Suggest unique and creative ideas or features.
• Provide bug reports and user experience feedback and suggestions.
• Actively promote Discord in other social media spaces, particularly those that may be new or curious to learn more about FreeBSD.
• Contribute to the Wiki page and its content[1].
• Participate and support other members on Discord.
• Run a live stream on a FreeBSD-related topic.
• Hang out in our live audio and video channels if you're comfortable doing so.

Even the smallest of ideas can go a long way, so get in touch on our Discord:#community channel.

Principles and guidelines that inform our behaviours, decision-making and evolution:

• Casual, relaxed, fun and authentic is the flavour here. ¹⁾
• Prioritize, leverage and focus on Discord's unique features. ²⁾
• Encourage, promote and reward innovative and unique or activity, content and creativity.
• Do things the community does little of or hasn't done before. Blaze a new trail.
• Default to and lean toward less-is-more as much as possible.
• Default to and lean toward as open, transparent and public as possible. ³⁾
• Default to and lean toward continuous progress, change and improvement. Nothing is set in stone. ⁴⁾
• Respect the user, their time and attention. Provide real value. ⁵⁾
• No engagement for engagement's sake. ⁶⁾
• Focus on outcomes, not (only) methods. ⁷⁾
• Balance dedicated spaces with/versus fragmented activity/groups. ⁸⁾
• Remove class distinctions (ideally to zero). Eg: “user”, “dev”, “committer”, “moderator”, etc.

• LewisCook (Discord: lcook)
• VincentMilumJr (Discord: Vince (darkain))
• KubilayKocak (Discord: koobs)
• You! Get in touch!

CommunityHelpers

Roadmap of things we're looking at to improve the experience on and management of our FreeBSD Discord server.

If you'd like to participate and contribute to our FreeBSD Discord Roadmap, discussion takes place in our #community channel

We run a number of automated bots on our Discord server, currently:

• Pulsar. For:
  • freebsd doc, ports and src commits in the PULSE: #commits channel.
  • Reaction roles. Ability for people to join a “colour” role with the !team <colour> trigger
• Dyno. For:
  • Server change audit logging in PULSE: #discord channel.

IRC

• RHprKbvWJN (quarterly report)
• n2wshsy (FreeBSD Wiki)
• qr3XZ5ZM (13.0-RELEASE Party Audio)
• xv8BVD7T (13.0-RELEASE Party - #release-party)
• SYtJEeaDt8 (@FreeBSDHelp)
• AKXU6agYfV (LIVE:#livechat)
• kAUfqQekcx (Office Hours & AMA)
• JMJdurE2mK (Collabathon)
• VsGcCwTM (#community channel listed on CommunityHelpers)