Join SIGGRAPH for the first Twitter chat of 2017 on Wednesday, 25 January, at 11 am PT. We will be using the hashtag #SIGGRAPHchat and our topic will be the 2017 Call for Submissions. If you’ve got questions about how to submit your great content to SIGGRAPH 2017 or what kind of content our program chairs are looking for, you’ll want to join us!
When: Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 11 am PT
Where: Twitter
Moderator: @siggraph
Hashtag: #SIGGRAPHchat,#SIGGRAPH2017
If you’re new to Twitter chats, no worries. Here’s the skinny!
What is a Twitter Chat?
A Twitter chat is a live, moderated event that focuses on a single topic of conversation. It happens at a specific time and is a chance for people with similar interests to gather, learn, and share. A hashtag is used to make it easy to follow the conversation.
How do I Participate?
You’ll need a Twitter account. To participate, just tweet using the hashtag. Or you can choose not to engage and just follow the conversation using the hashtag.
Are There Rules?
Think of them more as “guidelines” than “rules.” Here are a few tips:
- Stay on topic. Moderators are present during Twitter chats to make sure things don’t go too far off topic. If you do find yourself wanting to engage in a separate conversation, do so through private messages. Chats use a question-and-answer format to further organize the discussion. We suggest using T1/A1 syntax, like this:
T1: At our last #SIGGRAPHchat we discussed that more females are getting involved in #games – is this true for other parts of the industry?
— ACM SIGGRAPH (@siggraph) June 22, 2016
- The moderator will help move the conversation along every and may insert new topics or questions every 15 minutes or so, depending on the flow of the discussion.
- Always use the hashtag. Each Twitter chat has a hashtag associated with the chat. Use it in every post, or your tweet won’t show up as part of the conversation.
- If you arrive late, look through the other posts before beginning. You need to be caught up with the conversation, so take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with what has been said. This keeps re-posts from occurring, and it keeps the chat moving.
- Be pleasant and courteous. This should go without saying, but it is amazing how many people will ignore this golden rule. Don’t start an argument. If you disagree on something, be polite in how you say so and conduct the conversation like a debate.
- Respond to people by name. Twitter chats move quickly, and by the time you respond to someone it might not be clear who you were speaking to. Always include their Twitter handle at the beginning of any response. Don’t use real names, as not everyone present is likely to know who the person is.
- Know what constitutes spam. Posting a link about the topic in question probably won’t raise any eyebrows. Continuously posting the same link, or repeating the same comment over and over, will almost always be flagged. So will posting links that are not related to the topic. If in doubt, ask a moderator.
- Make sure your Twitter feed is not private. Your posts won’t come up on the chat even if you use the hashtag. You need to make all posts public so others not following you can see what you are saying.
Got it? Remember, if you have great work you want to share at SIGGRAPH2017 but aren’t sure about the submissions process, this is the chat to get your questions answered! See you for the#SIGGRAPHchat on Wednesday, 25 January at 11 am PT.
And be sure to submit your work for consideration. A list of deadlines and programs is available for your reference.
