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Let me help with coding the changes to improve the slack welcome message. First, I need to check the current content of the welcome message.

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#!/bin/bash
# Get the content of the slack_handlers.py file to see the current welcome message
cat website/views/slack_handlers.py

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#!/bin/bash
# Check the current structure of the welcome message
grep -A40 "welcome_message = (" website/views/slack_handlers.py

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#!/bin/bash
# Get any current OWASP project statistics from the codebase to include in welcome message
rg "project_stats|stats_by_status|total_projects" website/views/slack_handlers.py -A 5 -B 5

Length of output: 2485

@DonnieBLT I've prepared the code changes to enhance the Slack welcome message with more information about GSoC, project channels, mentors, OWASP statistics, contribution info, and the BLT bounties link. Here's the implementation:

welcome_message = (
    f":tada: *Welcome to the OWASP Slack Community, <@{user_id}>!* :tada:\n\n"
    "We're thrilled to have you here! Whether you're new to OWASP or a long-time contributor, "
    "this Slack workspace is the perfect place to connect, collaborate, and stay informed about all things OWASP.\n\n"
    ":small_blue_diamond: *Get Involved:*\n"
    "• Check out the *#contribute* channel to find ways to get involved with OWASP projects and initiatives.\n"
    "• Explore individual project channels, which are named *#project-name*, to dive into specific projects that interest you.\n"
    "• Join our chapter channels, named *#chapter-name*, to connect with local OWASP members in your area.\n"
    "• To start contributing, look for 'good first issues' tags or ask in project channels for beginner-friendly tasks.\n"
    "• Visit our bounties page at <https://blt.owasp.org/bounties> to find paid bug hunting opportunities! 💰\n\n"
    ":small_blue_diamond: *Google Summer of Code 2025:*\n"
    "• Join the *#gsoc* channel for GSoC program discussions and announcements.\n"
    "• Connect with project mentors in their respective project channels:\n"
    "  - *#project-blt*: Mentored by Donnie, Yash Pandey (Bug Logging Tool)\n"
    "  - *#project-juice-shop*: Mentored by Bjoern Kimminich, Shubham Palriwala, Jannik Hollenbach\n"
    "  - *#project-devsecops-mm*: Mentored by Timo Pagel, Aryan Prasad (DevSecOps Maturity Model)\n"
    "  - *#project-owtf*: Mentored by Viyat Bhalodia, Abraham Aranguran\n"
    "  - *#project-securecb*: Mentored by Jannik Hollenbach, Robert Felber (secureCodeBox)\n"
    "• View all GSoC project ideas at: <https://owasp.org/www-community/initiatives/gsoc/gsoc2025ideas>\n\n"
    ":small_blue_diamond: *OWASP Projects Overview:*\n"
    "• OWASP has 100+ active security projects across different maturity levels:\n"
    "  - Flagship Projects: Industry-leading security tools and resources\n"
    "  - Production Projects: Mature, established security projects\n"
    "  - Incubator Projects: Promising projects under active development\n"
    "  - Lab Projects: Innovative experimental initiatives\n"
    "• Use `/stats` command to see up-to-date project statistics\n\n"
    ":small_blue_diamond: *Stay Updated:*\n"
    "• Visit *#newsroom* for the latest updates and announcements.\n"
    "• Follow *#external-activities* for news about OWASP's engagement with the wider security community.\n\n"
    ":small_blue_diamond: *Connect and Learn:*\n"
    "• *#jobs*: Looking for new opportunities? Check out the latest job postings here.\n"
    "• *#leaders*: Connect with OWASP leaders and stay informed about leadership activities.\n"
    "• *#project-committee*: Engage with the committee overseeing OWASP projects.\n"
    "• *#gsoc*: Stay updated on Google Summer of Code initiatives.\n"
    "• *#github-admins*: Get support and discuss issues related to OWASP's GitHub repositories.\n"
    "• *#learning*: Share and find resources to expand your knowledge in the field of application security.\n\n"
    "We're excited to see the amazing contributions you'll make. If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to ask. "
    "Let's work together to make software security visible and improve the security of the software we all rely on.\n\n"
    "Welcome aboard! :rocket:"
)

You'll need to update this in two places:

Around line 234 where the welcome message is first defined
In the fallback section (around line 253) where it's defined again

Both instances should have identical content to ensure consistent messaging.

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Improve the slack welcome message #3855

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