I have random chats in the "watercooler" channels with like minded people. It's whether you're interested in anything - not whether you hang out in the right room.
I hang out in those rooms too. My experience doesn’t mean good ideas don’t or can’t happen there. But I personally feel more “creatively productive” when I can read the room and gauge folks’ expressions/enthusiasm.
People are different. What works for me may not work for you, your team, company culture, etc.
People are different. What works for me may not work for you, your team, company culture, etc.