Discord Community Guidelines
Online safety is our priority on the Manchester Craftsmen Guild Youth Discord Server. All content is moderated by the teaching staff and any offensive, violent, or otherwise inappropriate content is not tolerated on our server. Help us keep our online community safe by remembering the core tenants of the MCG Honor Code!
What is Discord?
Discord is an online social platform where users can use text, voice, or video to communicate with one another. At MCG, we use Discord as a space for students to share artwork, post announcements about class, and as a general hang-out place for students to stay connected outside of class.
Our Discord server is moderated by the teaching staff at MCG and we hold the same expectations for conduct on the server as we do in our classrooms.
For any questions or concerns, please email Ashley Kenawell (the Digital Teaching Artist) at: akenawell@manchesterbidwell.org
Server Rules
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Follow the Honor Code. Every interaction in the server is a chance to shape, listen, respect, embrace, and influence one another in a positive way.
- No swearing! Offensive language can escalate a conversation into a fight before you even realize it's happening, causing unintended hurt feelings. To avoid miscommunications, please use respectful language in the server.
- Avoid offensive or violent rhetoric. Threats against others or yourself, even when made in jest, can lead to an unsafe environment for everyone. Additionally, sexually explicit content is strictly prohibited.
- Don't be self-deprecating! Respecting others has to start with respect for yourself. While it is important to be accepting of others, it is also important to be patient with yourself.
- Your voice matters. We all have a responsibility to speak up when we see another student bullied or harassed. Your voice matters, so use it to ensure that everyone feels safe, welcome, and respected.
Channel Guide
Here's a list of every channel and its purpose..
INFORMATION
These are general channels for anyone who joins the channel. You can get basic information and ask questions about events happening at the Guild.
Welcome: When you join the Discord this channel will automatically alert all members that we have a new person to welcome!
Introductions: Post a brief introduction of yourself. Include the name you use in class, your school and grade, and any classes you have signed up for at MCG.
Rules: A handy quick reference for the rules we have listed here. Also has some directions for new users to get started.
Blog Updates: This page will auto-populate with updates from the official MCG Youth blog.
General: A basic chat room for users to talk.
Pokepoke: A text-based Pokemon game for nerds (we love nerds).
Alumni: Stay in touch with fellow MCGers after you graduate with the Alumni channel! You will gain access to this channel once you graduate highschool.
Mental Health Resources: This page is a list of resources for mental health support. If you are in crisis, we encourage you to look at the options on this page.
MCG YOUTH
These are dedicated chat channels for current High School students. You can find information about current programming, transportation, field trips and events related to our youth programming.
News Bulletin: Only Teachers and Moderators can post here. These are official updates about programming, community events, or general news.
Bus: A chat for transportation related communications. If you don't know where the MCG van is or have a question about drop off/pick up locations, post here.
General Youth: Any chatter that isn't directly related to the other topics in the server can go here.
Digital, Ceramics, Design, Photo: Each studio has its own channel. You can pick up a role for your classes to get a notification when your class is tagged in a post.
Field Trips: Stay in the loop on MCG Field Trips. Also a good way to keep in contact with each other when out on a trip if you want to split up.
Random Photos: For those who prefer to communicate by meme. Post funny pics.
Voice: Click on this channel to join the voice chat for the server.
Voice Corner: Reserved for having side conversations if the regular voice chat got too busy.
ARTS
These are channels for posting artwork. Restricted to current students.
Art Crit: Post a work-in-progress here to get feedback. Remember to share feedback that is constructive and actionable!
Show Off: Post work you are proud of here! This page is not meant for constructive criticism.
Inspiration: Link to cool artists you have discovered to show others. Always try to find the source of an image to credit that artist behind the work!