A new medium requires new etiquette for respectful (and productive) communication. Here are some suggestions for dealing with the nuances of Clubhouse ('Social Audio') interactions.
This is work-in-progress. Contributors are welcomed π, and will be acknowledged at the bottom of this page.
Speaking & Participating π£
Don't use, or expect, verbal introductions β Use your Clubhouse bio to introduce yourself to the community. And if you are moderating or participating, read speaker bios before asking them to repeat known facts about themselves.
This ensures listeners get maximum value from the conversations. Use DM (direct messages on Twitter / Instagram / email) if you want to get better acquainted.
As you speak, watch, pause and listen β Try (as much as possible) to look at the avatars of other speakers β so you know when they switch from mute to un-mute... a signal that they are ready to contribute to the conversation.
Try to pause as often as you can (while telling your story well) so that others have an opportunity to add. They too, are responsible for interrupting only when appropriate.
Leave the stage if you're going to be inactive for a long time, or if you're not going to pay attention β This helps moderators better manage the stage, the number of speakers.
This also means that other speakers won't expect that you would pay attention to their questions. I've heard several conversations during which, someone says "sorry, can you ask that question again? I was multi-tasking".
Joining & Leaving π βπ½
Move from Speaker to Audience, then Leave Quietly β If you are a speaker and need to leave, try to move yourself to audience for at least a minute, before leaving quietly.
This way, listeners who join the room just before you leave, have the opportunity to view your bio and connect. This also gives moderators and other speakers the opportunity to thank you for your participation.
No obligation (or expectations) to stay in a room β Understand that itβs perfectly ok to leave quietly, even if your friends are moderating and/or speaking (unless you have made them a personal commitment to stay).
Make it easy for moderators to invite you to speak β by using your real name, adding sufficient information in your bio, and using your photo; so that moderators can be assured that you will likely be responsible for accountable and respectful speech.
Moderating οΉ‘
Recording the conversation β If you're a participant, let the organizers, moderators and speakers know that you want to record, or live-stream the conversations.
If you're the organizer or moderator, it's ok to record the conversation; but let your speakers know, and indicate in the room topic (that you are recording it). A simple label (i.e. <Topic Name> "Recording βΊ ") would do the job.