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Re:Slack client for the terminal by gsich on Thursday March 01, 2018 @03:43PM (#16496101)
Probably because Slack makes it easier to establish an "always-on" culture.
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Re:Slack client for the terminal by Karunamon on Thursday March 01, 2018 @03:53PM (#16496223)
Literally any other instant messaging program would have the same effect if the culture is toxic enough to allow it.

Slack is no different other than name recognition and size.

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Re:Slack client for the terminal by gsich on Thursday March 01, 2018 @04:42PM (#16496661)
Other instant messenger are primarly (yes, some companies probably use Whatsapp and co for work stuff) for family and friends. "always-on" is different here.

Slack is focused on business.

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Re:Slack client for the terminal by tomc1985 on Thursday March 01, 2018 @04:35PM (#16496588)
I hate Slack too but the same could have been said for Skype, MSN Messenger, ICQ, or AIM...
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