diff --git a/doc/source/code-and-documentation/index.rst b/doc/source/code-and-documentation/index.rst
index c8df4e9..146cd80 100644
--- a/doc/source/code-and-documentation/index.rst
+++ b/doc/source/code-and-documentation/index.rst
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ Code & Documentation Contributor Guide
    /common/irc
    /common/accounts
    /common/git
+   /common/communication
    /common/setup-gerrit
    /common/task-tracking
    /common/i18n
diff --git a/doc/source/common/communication.rst b/doc/source/common/communication.rst
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a7d90d4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/doc/source/common/communication.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+#############
+Communication
+#############
+
+IRC
+===
+While working with OpenStack, IRC is the best way to get help or support
+others. Details of IRC communication are described in :ref:`setup-irc`.
+
+Wiki Pages
+==========
+
+Each project and working group has its own `wiki page
+<https://wiki.openstack.org/wiki/Main_Page>`__.
+Wiki pages are a secondary source of information. They hold information that is
+subject to more change than the info provided in the project's documentation
+i.e. meeting agendas, team members, etc.
+
+Etherpads
+=========
+
+Etherpad is a simple collaborative text editor. It is used as a common place to
+have people in a project collaborate on larger projects and planning of events.
+There is no master list of etherpads - it is harder to find what you are
+looking for without having looked at it before or without asking for the URL.
+It is recommended to bookmark the important etherpads for later reference.
+The staring page of the OpenStack `Etherpad <https://etherpad.openstack.org>`_.
+
+.. _communication-mailing-lists:
+
+Mailing Lists (ML)
+==================
+
+There are more than 40 different ML's. These are listed in the `mailman page
+<http://lists.openstack.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo>`__.
+Mailing lists are a way for people to communicate to a larger group than those
+that are on IRC. All emails on these lists are archived and available on the
+`Mailing Lists <https://wiki.openstack.org/wiki/Mailing_Lists>`_ wiki.
+The same page describes how to subscribe to a list and describes some popular
+lists.
+
+Ask OpenStack
+=============
+
+`Ask OpenStack <https://ask.openstack.org/>`__ is a question and answer site
+for OpenStack users and developers. It provides answer to almost every
+question a new contributor can run into. It is possible to collect karma points
+by asking or answering questions. The questions are moderated by Ask OpenStack
+users with high Karma points. More info about Ask OpenStack is available on
+its `about page <https://ask.openstack.org/en/about/>`__ and on the `ask
+moderators wiki <https://wiki.openstack.org/wiki/Community/AskModerators>`__.
diff --git a/doc/source/common/irc.rst b/doc/source/common/irc.rst
index b37aa6e..55d0a7a 100644
--- a/doc/source/common/irc.rst
+++ b/doc/source/common/irc.rst
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+.. _setup-irc:
+
 #########
 Setup IRC
 #########
@@ -220,6 +222,8 @@ United States work hours and it might be a while before they respond.
 IRC Channels
 ============
 
+Each project and working group has its own IRC channel. The common syntax for
+naming the IRC channels is: #openstack-<name-of-project>.
 The list of OpenStack related IRC channels is maintained on a
 `wiki page <https://wiki.openstack.org/wiki/IRC>`__.
 
@@ -227,9 +231,14 @@ IRC Meetings
 ============
 
 In OpenStack all the meetings are happening on a variety of IRC
-channels. Check the `list of meetings
-<http://eavesdrop.openstack.org/>`__ for meetings times, IRC channels,
-and archives of meetings.
+channels (e.g. #openstack-meeting, #openstack-meeting-cp, etc.). Check the
+`list of meetings <http://eavesdrop.openstack.org/>`__ for meetings times, IRC
+channels, and archives of meetings.
+
+.. note::
+   There are a finite number of meeting channels so that meetings are
+   spread around. This is enforced by infra. The #openstack-meeting-cp
+   channel is special in that it is dedicated to cross project efforts.
 
 IRC Archives
 ============
diff --git a/doc/source/operators/index.rst b/doc/source/operators/index.rst
index e9ac79e..a8c467b 100644
--- a/doc/source/operators/index.rst
+++ b/doc/source/operators/index.rst
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ Operators' Contributor Guide
 
    /common/irc
    /common/accounts
+   /common/communication
    /common/git
    /common/setup-gerrit
    /operators/participate
diff --git a/doc/source/operators/participate.rst b/doc/source/operators/participate.rst
index 729fee9..436d6b9 100644
--- a/doc/source/operators/participate.rst
+++ b/doc/source/operators/participate.rst
@@ -8,12 +8,17 @@ Operators have a Dedicated `mailing list
 <http://lists.openstack.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/openstack-operators>`_
 to subscribe. You can also read the archives which contain plenty
 of valuable information.
+More generic information about mailing lists can be found in the Communication
+page's :ref:`communication-mailing-lists` section.
 
 IRC Channels
 ============
 There is the #openstack-operators channel on Freenode IRC for live
 conversations and `Operators' team meeting
 <http://eavesdrop.openstack.org/#OpenStack_OSOps_Team>`_.
+On top of the #openstack-operators channel there are several others. More
+generic information about IRC channels can be found in the :ref:`irc-channels`
+section of the IRC page.
 
 Meet Ups
 ========
diff --git a/doc/source/users/index.rst b/doc/source/users/index.rst
index 95d2a1f..4c0ed5a 100644
--- a/doc/source/users/index.rst
+++ b/doc/source/users/index.rst
@@ -8,5 +8,6 @@ Users' Contributor Guide
 
    /common/irc
    /common/accounts
+   /common/communication
    /common/git
    /common/setup-gerrit