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0 pointsSkyPuncher3y ago0 comments

> conversations that would be faster on slack

I'm still searching for the golden goose "conversation" that's actually faster on Slack. Sure, a quick back and forth or check in is actually faster.

I have yet to find a meaningful discussion that's actually faster on Slack. It seems like they always drag out as sparsely filled, 45 minute threads. Nearly everyone of these would have been better served by a 10 minute call.

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bombcar3y ago

Faster can mean less clock time (Zoom will almost always win) or less “involved” time - each person reads the thread and responds when they have time, which uses less of their time but more clock time.

It can work either way, depends on the type of discussion. Often the best is to hash as much out in chat as you can and then meet to finalize.

SkyPuncherOP3y ago

The problem is it still requires mental load to switch in and out of that conversation.

You also create inequality on the team since threads rewards the fastest to reply. This is a lot easier to manage on a Zoom call.

theonething3y ago

> still requires mental load to switch in and out of that conversation

In my experience, sitting through a boring meeting while trying to appear engaged is way more mentally draining.

> You also create inequality on the team

Actually, I see the opposite, that video conferencing favors the most extroverted.

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