[jjawssd]

Don't you get it? People are not willing to put up with older technology that works, because the UI design has fallen out of favor. People need something dumbed down, mobile friendly, with low barriers to entry, but most importantly of all: it has to be something everyone else is using. Because the most important proof is social proof. There is no place for your solution here /s

[st3v3r]

So none of the benefits that Slack brings over IRC exist? Easy file uploads aren't there? Built in persistence without having to fiddle with bouncers isn't there? Mobile apps that work well aren't there?