Revamp "Chat now" page under Community
Synopsis
The "Chat now" page needs to be updated to include information about the awesome new Rocket.chat (https://chat.inkscape.org) we have available and that has become a very active place to meet and track new development for almost all Inkscape activities.
The "Chat now" page already exists (https://inkscape.org/community/discussion/) but it could use some attention too. Adding headings to certain sections could help make it less like a "wall of text" to an average internet reader with short and shallow attention spans, and so more easily digestible.
Adding a screenshot of a chat might be nice, to immediately show what to expect. I'm attaching my proposal screenshot to this issue at the bottom.
Maybe even add some new styles, clipart? Designers and UX people will know :)
Audience
- Existing users who know Inkscape app but aren't familiar with the community
- People not that familiar with Inkscape but who are curious to find out what it's all about
- Possible contributors to Inkscape project of all fronts (programmers, designers, writers, artists, etc.) who may or may not be familiar with Inkscape
- Existing community members who just want to hang out with like minds
Title
"Chat now" sounds good enough.
Author
I'm shamelessly proposing @zigzagmlt
Publication Channel
- Home page banner inviting newcomers
- https://inkscape.org/community/discussion/
Tasks
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Create a banner to always be displayed on the front page, maybe at the top of the "Users" left column, or even a smaller one on all pages in the footer. -
Write inviting but short and concise text about our Rocket channels. Include the list of channels with direct links, maybe include the Team icons next to each link? -
Add headings to the existing text about IRC (with action words? Join, Ask questions, Collaborate) -
If needed add more visual styles (CSS)