[tomxor]

^This

We aren't even particularly dependent on slack, but the convenience of a few basic integrations like google calendar make moving to Discord or anything else a non starter.

The integrations, and chat itself needs an open protocol, otherwise it's just going to be more and more of slack in the future.

[rst]

Well, WRT Google Calendar in particular: https://www.discalbot.com/

I understand that's one of at least several, and that if Slack isn't actively making trouble, looking for alternatives is a switching cost that may itself be prohibitive -- but if Slack is becoming really troublesome, it might be easier than you think.