What is the EDCH Forum?
The EDCH Forum is a dynamic, global community space for people involved in Diamond OA Publishing.
Everyone involved in the European Diamond OA landscape is welcome to join. Simply create an account and follow our Forum Guidelines to help ensure a safe and respectful experience for all.
You might be thinking, “I don’t have anything to contribute.” But that’s not true!
Every question, experience, and perspective adds value to our community. Whether you want to ask a question, share a resource, or simply engage with ongoing discussions, your participation matters!
The forum is designed for you— shape it, contribute to it, and let it evolve to meet your needs!
How the Forum works:
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Categories: The forum is organised into categories, each representing one of the seven components of the Diamond Open Access Standard. -
Topics: Within each category, you’ll find topics—each introducing an idea and sparking new conversations. -
Discussions: Discussions happen through replies, where members share their insights, ask questions, and exchange knowledge.
Here are some quick tips to get started:
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Take five minutes to chat with our @discobot (if you haven’t already)! Just send him a message saying “start tutorial” to get started. You might find him helpful! -
Introduce yourself by adding your picture and information about yourself and your interests to your profile. What is one thing you’d like to be asked about? -
Get to know the community by browsing discussions that are already happening here. When you find a post interesting, informative, or entertaining, use the 
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Contribute by commenting, sharing your own perspective, asking questions, or offering feedback in the discussion.
What languages can I post Iin?
The primary language of the forum is English, but users can post in many different languages. You are welcome to post in the language you’re most comfortable with.
If you would like to create a discussion in another language, please reach out to the admin team. You should provide a moderator for that language group.
If you need help or have a suggestion, feel free to ask in About the Forum or contact the admins.