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Broadcast-only channels are for sharing key information to your group and supporters, to mobilise people to attend actions, events and training. This page offers guidance in setting up, running, and creating messages for a broadcast channel Setting up a broadc...

When information is consistent in visual appearance, language and formatting, it is easier to understand and disseminate. It becomes instantly recognisable as the XR voice and it fits within the wider context of the movement, lending it strength. Design See th...

WhatsApp is a hugely popular messaging app with over 2 billion users. It's easy to use and the vast majority of rebels will already have it installed on their phones. Does this make it a good fit for your XR group? Security Despite being end-to-end encrypted...

Telegram is a great messaging app filled with features. In particular it has broadcast channels which can be fantastic for sharing information widely. But is it suitable for group chats? Security Although Telegram's website would have you believe otherwise,...

Mattermost is the messaging app that has been specially set up by XR for rebels to collaborate with each other. It is quite different to the other apps being discussed because it is designed to be used by teams in a workplace as well as for personal communica...

Security Signal has the best security out of all of the apps compared here. Chats are always end-to-end encrypted and you can enable disappearing messages. Furthermore, Signal is actually open-source. This means that anybody can look at Signal's source code...

Why does security matter? Given the types of actions XR does, it is essential that the authorities do not get access to rebels' personal information and private messages. This is for a number of reasons including: It could compromise the legal defences of ar...

To be successful, you need great lines of communication with your group and supporters. You should also have a set of comms channels appropriate for different audiences. This will vary from group to group, but the following is typical: An email account, so yo...

There are two types of email to think about... Email Accounts An email account for people to have two-way conversations with you. This is the equivalent of your personal email account, but for your group instead. You could use a gmail etc free email account or...

If the media attend your actions they won't rely on you to get images. In case they don't, make sure to provide them with a few great shots. Consider also what content we can produce that the media would not have access to. The behind the scenes of the action...

‘Chat burn out’ is a very real thing, something well studied, and ensuring discussion is kept out of chat, and chat is kept out of discussion takes work. This is important work, as it keeps our communication and knowledge synthesis environments healthy, enjoya...