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> I almost never bother reading chat history in IRC, but in Slacks/... you are expected to keep up with @mentions and on "important channels" etc. Isn't that m
by cecilpl2 5y ago
> I almost never bother reading chat history in IRC, but in Slacks/... you are expected to keep up with @mentions and on "important channels" etc.
Isn't that more of a feature of the kinds of environments that run Slack vs IRC?
If my office used IRC for communication, I'd still be expected to keep up on all important channels and pings.
- lacksconfidence 5y agoMy office uses IRC for communication. Actual realtime communication. Announcements and any communication that you need to read at any time other than "now" comes over email lists.