Totally Unofficial Copy of the Rules

(No really see the official rules here: Off-Nominal Discord)

What is Discord?

Discord is a lot like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and other text based group messaging platforms. It’s based on a “Server”, you can be apart of multiple servers with each being owned and run by different people, with Off-Nominal being owned by Jake and Anthony. There are different channels (denoted by #channelname), direct messages, mentions, and some fun customizations like emoji.

You’ll need to make an account, connect it to your Patreon account, and you’ll automatically be added to the Off-Nominal Discord server, this guide will walk you through the process.

Discord also has voice chats, which are used for live streaming Off-Nominal recording sessions or for launch event hangouts.

The Rules

  1. Don’t be mean.
    Teasing is ok. Discrimination isn’t.

  2. There are no dumb questions.
    This community values learning and debate. See rule number 1.

List of Channels

#general Any generic discussions on the topic of space or the podcasts that don’t quite fit in the other space-related channels

#planetary Planetary exploration, including payloads, planetary science, and human exploration

#launch Launch vehicles or specific launches

#satellite Satellite technology, missions, constellations and anything in orbit

#policy Space policy, including budgets, finances, strategy, and politics

#history Space history and alt-history

#random Non-space related discussions, including weather, grocery stores, and what things are like in Canada.

#livechat Used exclusively for during live streams like a Off-Nominal recording or launch party. (be careful about posting in this channel at other times as by default notifications for everyone are turned on for any posts in this channel, no spamming please)

#meco or #wemartians You’ll be automatically added to these channels based on if you are a Patreon supporter of MECO or WeMartians or both. These are for Patreon only perks like questions for upcoming guests or Patreon exclusive shows like MECO Headlines or Red Planet Review.