Thread Accessibility Messaging

gopher.go

@@ -164,6 +164,7 @@ func main() {
 			handlers.RecommendedChannels("recommended channels", recommendedChannels),
 			handlers.NewbieResources("newbie resources"),
 			handlers.SearchForLibrary("library for"),
+
 			handlers.XKCD("xkcd:",
 				map[string]int{
 					"standards":    927,
@@ -257,6 +258,7 @@ func main() {
 					`- <https://segment.com/blog/allocation-efficiency-in-high-performance-go-services/>`,
 				}, "\n"),
 			),
+			handlers.RespondTo([]string{"threads"}, "Out of respect for the visually impaired, please refrain from using Slack threads, as they are not accessible for screen readers. Instead, post your replies within the channel."),
 			handlers.RespondTo([]string{"help"},
 				strings.Join([]string{
 					`Here's a list of supported commands`,

handlers/join.go

@@ -24,20 +24,25 @@ func welcomeMessage(channels []Channel) string {
 		welcomeChannels += fmt.Sprintf("- #%s -> %s\n", c.Name, c.Description)
 	}
 
-	return `Welcome to the Gophers Slack channel.
+	return `Welcome to the Gophers Slack community.
+
+*Please read this message; it contains helpful suggestions for interacting within the community.*
+
 This Slack is meant to connect gophers from all over the world in a central place.
 There is also a forum: https://forum.golangbridge.org, you might want to check it out as well.
 We have a few rules that you can see here: http://coc.golangbridge.org.
 
+To share code, you should use: https://play.golang.org/ as it makes it easy for others to help you.
+
+Out of respect for the visually impaired, please refrain from using Slack threads, as they are not accessible for screen readers. Instead, post your replies within the channel.
+
 Here's a list of a few channels you could join:
 ` + welcomeChannels + `
 
 If you want more suggestions, type "recommended channels".
 There are quite a few other channels, depending on your interests or location (we have city / country wide channels).
 Just click on the channel list and search for anything that crosses your mind.
 
-To share code, you should use: https://play.golang.org/ as it makes it easy for others to help you.
-
 If you are new to Go and want a copy of the Go In Action book, https://www.manning.com/books/go-in-action, please send an email to @wkennedy at bill@ardanlabs.com
 
 If you are interested in a free copy of the Go Web Programming book by Sau Sheong Chang, @sausheong, please send him an email at sausheong@gmail.com