[backzerman]

Counterpoint (from someone who highly prefers in-person communication and video/voice calls to Slack): Slack’s search feature is fantastic, and something I wish I’d discovered the benefits of earlier during Covid. It’s better than email, since I can search public channels even when I’m not included in the thread of discussion. It’s better than a Wiki if, as I believe is common, people aren’t diligent about dumping what they learn in conversation onto a Wiki page.

[turdprincess]

Searching slack is a superpower. You can solve problems you have zero domain knowledge in just by searching for past instances of that problem.

As someone not particularly social, it’s an amazing way to get unblocked without relying on another human.

[angryasian]

search assumes you know what you're looking for. Its fine but I find it also hit or miss