Frequently asked questions

What is the Software Underground?

It’s a scientific society for the digital subsurface. You can read all about how it started in this blog post.

What is Swung?

It’s our nickname. We didn’t really choose it… sometimes these things just happen.

What is Slack?

It’s a messaging platform, and it forms the beating heart of the Software Underground. It’s free to join, and there’s new stuff in there every day. You can find out about events and projects by keeping an eye on the various channels in our Slack. If you’re not in there yet, you can sign up here.

Who is on the board?

The board members are listed here.

Where is the Code of Conduct?

It’s right here! Please read it.

Participating

Can I start a channel in the Slack?

Yes you can — please do! The Slack is a place to have high quality conversations with our peers: please use it however it makes sense to you. If you’re not sure about anything, just ask in the #swung-slack channel.

How can I propose an event?

We welcome new event ideas, at any scale. The best way to kick something off is to start a thread in the #swung-events channel.

How can I meet other swung members?

Join the #hello channel to find other people who’ve joined recently and ask anyone anything. Even the #general channel is a good place to check out and introduce yourself.