Chat with other UA workers
Read first: precautions
We use a chat program called SimpleX. It is free, open source, and requires no account or registration. It is an anonymous and private way to communicate – as long as you follow a few simple guidelines.
Do not use any part of your real name as your username.
Do not use a username that you have ever used before. It’s best to use a totally random username (you can generate one here).
Do not provide identifying information in the chat. Never type your name, department, location, gender, years of service, or whatever. Do not share other information that could be used to de-anonymize you (e.g., information that only a few people are privy to).
Do not install and use SimpleX on a work device. Assume the University spies on you if you’re using their hardware. Board of Regents policy gives administration carte blanche to search any device that connects to University resources.
Before sharing any files, scrub them of metadata. This is a simple guide on what metadata is and how to remove it. macOS and Linux users can use mat2 as well.
Finally, remember that as the struggle heats up, our discussions may draw interest. Anyone could be in here. Cops, scabs, administrators, provocateurs. Who knows? Take no risks!
Instructions
Download SimpleX and install it. The software is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
Once installed, you can contact us directly, privately, and anonymously with this link.
You can also join our SimpleX group with this link or by scanning this QR code:
