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The problem in my opinion is that folks afraid of posting treat chat channels like email and official record instead of a conversation. I like to post ideas, brainstorm, engage if I have a minute to respond to someone with a thought - kinda like being in an office - whereas many others seem to use it to blast out information after a lot of polish and they form a culture of announcements and no engagement, and get stressed whenever someone asks a question or actually replies.

Use tools for what they are good for and create a culture that makes each tool work best for your organization.

baq
> The problem in my opinion is that folks afraid of posting treat chat channels like email and official record instead of a conversation.

They would be right: HR will get access to everything you ever posted in a company chat if they have a reason to check. Some people don’t care, some… do.

sailfast OP
Fair point. It’s a record, but should not be treated as formally. Just because you are having a conversation doesn’t mean you have to breach HR guidelines.

My comment was related more to the _overhead_ required before posting. Either way best not post anything that would be an HR issue in any format. (Also your private chats will be available in discovery as well if found out)

Maybe I’m not the best to opine on this as I’ve been wildly successful at building community at companies but I’ve also been burned by this. I suppose I’m privileged enough that I’d like to work somewhere that I can still collaborate with low friction remotely - and if the company doesn’t like it then I’m not a good fit.

array_key_first
It's written communication on company infrastructure, tied to your real identity and org chart, and subject to retention policy.

Yes it absolutely is formal communication. Microsoft makes this painfully clear with how they market teams.

gedy
> they form a culture of announcements and no engagement, and get stressed whenever someone asks a question or actually replies.

I agree, but this may mostly be pointing out they are not very good/qualified at whatever they are doing tbh.

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