Updated welcome message for the Bioconductor Community Slack workspace

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🎉</p> </div> </div> <div class="quarto-categories"> <div class="quarto-category">Bioconductor</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="quarto-title-meta"> <div> <div class="quarto-title-meta-heading">Author</div> <div class="quarto-title-meta-contents"> <p><a href="https://github.com/mblue9">Maria Doyle</a> </p> </div> </div> <div> <div class="quarto-title-meta-heading">Published</div> <div class="quarto-title-meta-contents"> <p class="date">July 10, 2024</p> </div> </div> </div> </header><div id="quarto-content" class="quarto-container page-columns page-rows-contents page-layout-article page-navbar">    <main class="content quarto-banner-title-block" id="quarto-document-content"> <div class="quarto-figure quarto-figure-center"> <figure class="figure"> <p><img src="slack-welcome.png" class="img-fluid quarto-figure quarto-figure-center figure-img" style="width:50.0%"></p> </figure> </div> <p>Recently, we updated our welcome message in <a href="https://slack.bioconductor.org">Bioconductor Slack</a> to help new members get oriented and involved more easily. Here’s the updated welcome message:</p> <hr> <p><strong>Welcome to the Bioconductor Community Slack Workspace! 🎉</strong></p> <p><strong>Please start by reading our <a href="https://bioconductor.org/about/code-of-conduct/">Code of Conduct</a>.</strong> It underscores the values all participants are encouraged to uphold, aiming to foster:</p> <ul> <li>Diversity and inclusivity</li> <li>Kindness and a welcoming environment</li> <li>Openness regarding software implementations</li> </ul> <p><strong>Get Involved:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://community-bioc.slack.com/archives/C36B0HK7W"><strong>#introductions</strong></a>: Introduce yourself and meet the community.</li> <li><a href="https://community-bioc.slack.com/archives/CLUJWDQF4"><strong>#developers-forum</strong></a>: Connect with other developers to discuss topics of interest.</li> <li><a href="https://community-bioc.slack.com/archives/CUKAPEE1Y"><strong>#education-and-training</strong></a>: Engage with educators and explore training topics.</li> <li><a href="https://community-bioc.slack.com/archives/CMC6T5KJ8"><strong>#jobs</strong></a>: Discover or post opportunities relevant to the Bioconductor community.</li> <li><a href="https://community-bioc.slack.com/archives/C073Y21R02W"><strong>#events</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Share and find information about upcoming conferences, workshops, talks, and other events. Use this channel for advertising events and connecting with Bioconductor colleagues attending them.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Explore More Channels</strong>: Check our <a href="https://bioconductor.github.io/BiocSlack/BiocSlack.html">channel directory</a> for a full list of channels and their activities. Interested in starting a new channel? Visit <a href="https://community-bioc.slack.com/archives/C072RJ549JS"><strong>#channel-requests</strong></a> to propose your idea!</p> <p><strong>Special Note for Outreachy Applicants:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://community-bioc.slack.com/archives/C037LN1HQDB"><strong>#outreachy</strong></a>: If you are here as part of the <a href="https://www.outreachy.org/">Outreachy</a> program, please join the <a href="https://community-bioc.slack.com/archives/C037LN1HQDB">#outreachy</a> channel specifically set up for discussions related to Outreachy participants.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Need Help?</strong></p> <ul> <li><p><strong>Using Bioconductor Packages</strong>: For questions about using Bioconductor packages, please visit our <a href="https://support.bioconductor.org/">support site</a>. This resource is tailored for users needing assistance with using packages.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Developing Bioconductor Packages</strong>: For questions related to developing or maintaining Bioconductor packages, the <a href="https://stat.ethz.ch/mailman/listinfo/bioc-devel">bioc-devel mailing list</a> is your go-to resource for support from fellow developers.</p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Feedback Wanted</strong>: We value your perspective! Feel free to send a direct message to me, <a href="https://community-bioc.slack.com/team/U014DQGP3SP">@Maria Doyle</a>, your community manager. I'm here to listen and help you navigate our community.</p> <p><strong>We're thrilled to have you here! Whether you're here to learn or share, we look forward to having you as part of our community.</strong></p> <hr> <p>This welcome message aims to make the start of new members in the Bioconductor Community Slack Workspace smooth and informative. 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