Why Slack is inappropriate for open source communications

Re:Why Slack is inappropriate for open source communications by finid on Tuesday April 11, 2017 @11:58AM (#14089280)

I don't even bother logging out, ever. I just have them open in different tabs.

Imagine having about 7 tabs open. By the time I'm finished with the last tab, something new has come up on the first tab I checked. Huge waste of time. I'm trying to wean myself from all these services, but it's not easy.

This or that project is on GitHub, but join the developers on Slack. And I hate Slack.

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Re:Why Slack is inappropriate for open source communications by SomeStupidPoint on Tuesday April 11, 2017 @12:30PM (#14089680)

I turned all of my notifications off and use Pomodoro timers.

If it really can't wait <25 minutes, they can call me or come to my desk. It's amazing how many things aren't "immediate" if you create a slight cost with requesting attention.

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Re:Why Slack is inappropriate for open source communications by tp3z4u on Tuesday April 11, 2017 @12:58PM (#14089981)

This is exactly what I do! I find it very simple and effective. I set mine for 60 minutes. It really helps focus. 60 minutes is about as long as I can focus without a break anyway.

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