diff --git a/manuscript/discord.md b/manuscript/discord.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c356f7e --- /dev/null +++ b/manuscript/discord.md @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ +## A Beginners Guide to Discord + + +### Why do we use Discord? + +We use discord because we feel that it is the easiest way for the geeky community to be able to communicate with each other without any hassle, Discord supports markdown so you can make your sentences bold, italic, underlined, you can automate many tasks on Discord for example when a change is made to the github repo it automaticlly posts to Discord. + +### How do I join the Discord server? + +Once you have [Created An Account](https://discordapp.com) You can join the Funkypenguin Discord server [Here](https://discord.gg/NHZzU7Q) + +### Discord code of conduct +Below is what we appreciate of users when they are on the server + +Keep spam to a minimum + +Being respectful to all users + +Only advertising in the correct channels eg #advertisements or #jobs if its about a job position + + +### How to get help. + +If you need assistance at any time there are a few commands that you can run in order to get help. + +`!help` Shows help content. + +`!faq` Shows frequently asked questions. + + +### How Do I invite other people. + +If you want to send your friends a link to the Discord server there are two ways that you can do so. The most easiest way is you can send them http://chat.funkypenguin.co.nz Or you can right click on the Discord server and click "Invite People" + +### Formatting your message +Discord supports markdown, markdown allows you to format your messages for example you can bold your message, you can underline it. If you want to learn how to use markdown you can read one of the guides that Discord made on [how to use markdown](https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/210298617-Markdown-Text-101-Chat-Formatting-Bold-Italic-Underline-) + +### What are each of the channels for? + +Each channel has a purpose, All of the channels in the discord have a correct way of using them and incorrect ways + +| Channel Name | Channel Use | +|-------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| +| #announcements | This is the announcements channel where funkypenguin will send important information. | +| #changelog | This is the announcements channel where funkypenguin will send important information. | +| #discourse | Messages from the discourse are posted here. | +| #cookbook-updates | When the cookbook is updated it will be posted here. | +| #premix-updates | When the premix is updated it will be posted here. | +| #introductions | In here you can introduce yourself to the server. | +| #livegeeking | When funkypenguin goes live it will be posted in here. | +| #general | Used for general day to day conversations. | +| #suggestions | Used to post suggestions for the discord or the cookbook. | +| #cookbook | Used for discussions around the cookbook. | +| #dev | Used for conversations around development. | +| #💼jobs | This channel is used if any jobs need doing or if a certain company is hiring. | +| #advertisements | In here you can advertise your services and websites. | +| #TIL | Today I learnt, You can use this channel to post what you have learnt that day. | + + + +### How do I suggest something? + +The first thing you will need to do is find the #suggestions channel in the Discord. Next you will make sure that your suggestion has not been suggested before. You can see if your suggestion has been requested by either reading the channel or you can use the search feature in the top right of your screen. If it has not been suggested then you will type the following message `!suggest [Suggestion]` For example `!suggest A guide on how to use Discord`. When you send the message a new message will appear with your suggestion where users can upvote or downvote your suggestion. + + + +If there is something that is not listed in this guide but you cannot figure out you can head over to Discords support center [here](https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us) where they have resources to help you. (Or you can suggest to edit this guide) + + + + + + diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml index 6d4d6bb..d53600b 100644 --- a/mkdocs.yml +++ b/mkdocs.yml @@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ nav: - Home: - What is this: index.md - About: whoami.md + - Discord: discord.md - Sponsored Projects: sponsored-projects.md # - 'Join Us! 🤝': # - Hello: recipes/general/start.md