I'm sure it's not dead simple, but that doesn't mean it's worse by any stretch. On further thought I wonder how much of the problem I have with slack and simil

I'm sure it's not dead simple, but that doesn't mean it's worse by any stretch. On further thought I wonder how much of the problem I have with slack and similar services (of which I actually tangentially happen to work on one) is more of a problem with process and expectations than anything else. 1. You are expected to be on chat, otherwise you suffer the appearance of not working - counter-productive since you are now subject to distracting notifications. If do-not-disturb settings and turning off notifications wasn't frowned upon this might be less of an issue. 2. Important information should be distributed through a more persistent second channel, email or a web-viewable email-list may actually be suitable.