Guidance for Strathkelvin Ramblers’ WhatsApp Group Members

How to Maintain Etiquette and Avoid Personal Messages

Introduction

This platform is a fantastic way to communicate with multiple people simultaneously. Our group is intended to inform members about Strathkelvin Ramblers’ walks and activities. To ensure that it remains effective and respectful, we have established some guidelines for its use.

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Group Purpose

The main purpose of this group is to inform members about Strathkelvin Ramblers’ walks and activities. Please make sure that your contributions align with this objective.

Guidelines for Members

To maintain order and ensure the group chat serves its intended purpose, please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Relevance: Keep discussions relevant to the group's purpose. Off-topic messages can create confusion and disrupt the flow of conversation.
• Respect: Always be respectful and considerate in your communications. Treat others as you would like to be treated.
• Privacy: Refrain from sharing personal messages in the group. If you need to communicate something personal, please do so through individual messages.

How to Avoid Posting Personal Messages

It’s important to respect the group’s guidelines by not posting personal messages. Here are a few tips to help:

• Before posting, consider whether your message contributes to the group’s purpose. If it’s personal, send it directly to the individual instead.
• If you accidentally post a personal message, simply acknowledge the mistake and redirect the conversation back on topic.
• Remember, you can always pin important guidelines to the top of the chat for easy reference. This can be done by tapping on the message and selecting "Pin".

Maintaining Group Etiquette

To ensure that the group remains a productive and respectful space, we ask everyone to:

• Monitor the chat regularly to ensure adherence to the guidelines.
• Address any issues promptly and respectfully.
• Report any inappropriate messages or behaviour to the group admin.

Conclusion

By following these guidelines, you help create a WhatsApp group chat that is both productive and respectful. Let’s work together to maintain a positive group environment. Thank you for your cooperation!