diff --git a/en/community/user-groups/index.md b/en/community/user-groups/index.md index 329202a956..bd8a0f8b8a 100644 --- a/en/community/user-groups/index.md +++ b/en/community/user-groups/index.md @@ -8,8 +8,7 @@ In the programming community, user groups form support networks for people interested in certain topics. They are a great place to increase your skills and network with other programmers. User groups are informal and their structure varies from group to group. Anyone can form their -own group and set their own rules and schedule. -{: .summary} +own group and set their own rules and schedule{: .summary} ### Ruby User Groups @@ -21,26 +20,28 @@ to giving people a chance to write Ruby code). Information about Ruby user groups can be found on various websites: -[Ruby Meetup Groups][meetup] -: A substantial number of Ruby User Groups have chosen to make Meetup +- [Ruby Meetup Groups on meetup.com][meetup]. A substantial number + of Ruby User Groups have chosen to make Meetup their home. Meetup provides a number of tools for user groups, including: private forums, a place for announcements, automated meeting reminders, and a nice RSVP system. - -[OnRuby][onruby] -: A number of user groups can also be found at OnRuby. OnRuby is an +- [rubyconferences.org/meetups][rc-meetups] now has a list of Ruby Meetup events + from around the world. +- There is a [Google Group][meetups-google-group] for Ruby Meetup Organizers +- [OnRuby][onruby] - A number of user groups can also be found at OnRuby. OnRuby is an open source platform written in Ruby that can be used to organize meetups. It is [available on GitHub][onruby-github]. ### Organizing Your Own Group If you are interested in forming your own group, be sure to find out if -there is already a Ruby user group in your area. Larger meetings are -usually much more fun, so starting your own group may not be the best -option if there is already one nearby. +there is already a Ruby user group in your area. Try the meetup organizers +group if you're looking for advice on how to start your own group. [meetup]: https://www.meetup.com/topics/ruby/ [onruby]: https://www.onruby.eu/ [onruby-github]: https://github.com/phoet/on_ruby +[rc-meetups]: https://rubyconferences.org/meetups/ +[meetups-google-group]: https://groups.google.com/g/ruby-meetups