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Message of the Day (MOTD) is used to inform the capsuleers in specific communication channels (Corporation chat, Alliance chat, Fleet Chat, etc.) about the rules and the guidelines for that specific channel. Contents of the MOTDs may vary depending on the different natures of the spefic channels. MOTD can be updated by channel moderator or fleet boss.

<big>'''Capsuleers in communication channels should read the MOTD first in order to get informed about the situation and guidelines. Especially in fleet channels, reading the MOTD right after the joining the fleet is vital and strongly encouraged.'''</big>

==== Channels ====

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==== Information in the MOTD ====

The information in the MOTD can be static or dynamic. While static information stays "almost" same within time, the dynamic information vary depending on the situation and time. Some channels, such as Corporation Channel, contain mostly static information regarding the corporation (CEO, Home Station, etc.), the channel (Moderators, rules and guidelines, etc) and various related links for quick reference. A good example for the usage of dynamic information is Fleet Channel. Due to the very nature of the fleets, the MOTD of the fleet channel can be highly dynamic (whereas there is still static information inside it). While there is some static information ~~inide~~ the MOTD (such as FC, Staging System/Station, etc.), mission, destination, and some roles within the fleet can vary in time so the MOTD should be updated to keep members informed all the time. Updating the MOTD in such situtaions is also good for keeping the communications clear when it is needed for more important tasks such as relying critical commands and/or information&intel.

The information in the MOTD can be static or dynamic. While static information stays "almost" same within time, the dynamic information vary depending on the situation and time. Some channels, such as Corporation Channel, contain mostly static information regarding the corporation (CEO, Home Station, etc.), the channel (Moderators, rules and guidelines, etc) and various related links for quick reference. A good example for the usage of dynamic information is Fleet Channel. Due to the very nature of the fleets, the MOTD of the fleet channel can be highly dynamic (whereas there is still static information inside it). While there is some static information inside the MOTD (such as FC, Staging System/Station, etc.), mission, destination, and some roles within the fleet can vary in time so the MOTD should be updated to keep members informed all the time. Updating the MOTD in such situtaions is also good for keeping the communications clear when it is needed for more important tasks such as relying critical commands and/or information&intel.

==== Importance of a MOTD ====

* It relies the important information to the capsuleers regarding your communication channel and/or fleet.

* In combat situations, fleet commanders need the communication line to be clear for himself/herself and/or for officers, so keeping MOTD updated (by fleet boss/commander) and reading the MOTD (by fleet members) can take considerable load off the communication channel.

* If you do it right, it looks so cool (OK, you can read this as 'professional').

==== Tips for setting a good MOTD ====

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# Instead of using the whole URL in the channel you can create a link to that URL through a related text/word.

# Update the MOTD whenever it is needed : A change in fleet roles, a change in objective or destination, etc. should be reflected.

==== How to set a MOTD ====

''This part will be added soon.''

''Disclaimer : This page is being prepared by a capsuleer who still considers himself as a 'rookie'. There may be unusual technical terms on the page and they will be edited in time.''

<sub>Disclaimer : This page is being prepared by a capsuleer who still considers himself as a 'rookie'. There may be unusual technical terms on the page and they will be edited in time.</sub>

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 Message of the Day (MOTD) is used to inform the capsuleers in specific communication channels (Corporation chat, Alliance chat, Fleet Chat, etc.) about the rules and the guidelines for that specific channel. Contents of the MOTDs may vary depending on the different natures of the spefic channels. MOTD can be updated by channel moderator or fleet boss.
+<big>'''Capsuleers in communication channels should read the MOTD first in order to get informed about the situation and guidelines. Especially in fleet channels, reading the MOTD right after the joining the fleet is vital and strongly encouraged.'''</big>
 ==== Channels ====
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 ==== Information in the MOTD ====
-The information in the MOTD can be static or dynamic. While static information stays "almost" same within time, the dynamic information vary depending on the situation and time. Some channels, such as Corporation Channel, contain mostly static information regarding the corporation (CEO, Home Station, etc.), the channel (Moderators, rules and guidelines, etc) and various related links for quick reference. A good example for the usage of dynamic information is Fleet Channel. Due to the very nature of the fleets, the MOTD of the fleet channel can be highly dynamic (whereas there is still static information inside it). While there is some static information inide the MOTD (such as FC, Staging System/Station, etc.), mission, destination, and some roles within the fleet can vary in time so the MOTD should be updated to keep members informed all the time. Updating the MOTD in such situtaions is also good for keeping the communications clear when it is needed for more important tasks such as relying critical commands and/or information&intel.
+The information in the MOTD can be static or dynamic. While static information stays "almost" same within time, the dynamic information vary depending on the situation and time. Some channels, such as Corporation Channel, contain mostly static information regarding the corporation (CEO, Home Station, etc.), the channel (Moderators, rules and guidelines, etc) and various related links for quick reference. A good example for the usage of dynamic information is Fleet Channel. Due to the very nature of the fleets, the MOTD of the fleet channel can be highly dynamic (whereas there is still static information inside it). While there is some static information inside the MOTD (such as FC, Staging System/Station, etc.), mission, destination, and some roles within the fleet can vary in time so the MOTD should be updated to keep members informed all the time. Updating the MOTD in such situtaions is also good for keeping the communications clear when it is needed for more important tasks such as relying critical commands and/or information&intel.
+==== Importance of a MOTD ====
+* It relies the important information to the capsuleers regarding your communication channel and/or fleet.
+* In combat situations, fleet commanders need the communication line to be clear for himself/herself and/or for officers, so keeping MOTD updated (by fleet boss/commander) and reading the MOTD (by fleet members) can take considerable load off the communication channel.
+* If you do it right, it looks so cool (OK, you can read this as 'professional').
 ==== Tips for setting a good MOTD ====
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 # Instead of using the whole URL in the channel you can create a link to that URL through a related text/word.
 # Update the MOTD whenever it is needed : A change in fleet roles, a change in objective or destination, etc. should be reflected.
+==== How to set a MOTD ====
+''This part will be added soon.''
-''Disclaimer : This page is being prepared by a capsuleer who still considers himself as a 'rookie'. There may be unusual technical terms on the page and they will be edited in time.''
+<sub>Disclaimer : This page is being prepared by a capsuleer who still considers himself as a 'rookie'. There may be unusual technical terms on the page and they will be edited in time.</sub>