Some notes re: #TOideaUP
- You don’t NEED to share an idea, but you’ll probably have more fun if you do.
- We might all chip in and order pizza. I know, it’s rebellious.
- Respect the privacy requests of the person talking. If they ask ‘don’t tweet this’, you’ll be expected to respect that. Similarly, if they ask ‘don’t blog this’, it probably means they’re working on something, and don’t want you to ruin it by spilling the beans.
- Take criticism well. (Which doesn’t mean just accept it, feel free to respond and discuss, and make sure everyone understands each other.)
- Give constructive criticism (which means - there is some action to be taken based on what you say, other than being discouraged)
- Approach things from your own skill set (The value of workshopping ideas in a diverse group is that I don’t know how a developer would consider my concepts - if you do, please share, expand my point of view)
- Make friends. (This is my general rule for all situations, but it boils down to: be kind, listen, treat others fairly, take turns, and don’t be a dick. If you enter every social situation with a ‘make friends’ mindset, life is awesome.)
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