[1337biz]

I would put logging as a bottom tier feature for most chats. The characteristic of chats is in the moment and not some archival function. I am a heavy discord and telegram user but overall I would value the benefit of everything getting deleted after 72hours higher than the few times I actually search for something older than that.

[op00to]

My company uses chats as information stores. Not saying it’s the best idea, but you are an outlier with your preference.

[ehutch79]

Do employee’s store stuff in the “recycle bin”/“trash”? And get upset when IT empties it when the disc is full?

Yes this is a real thing.

[op00to]

Some days when I am mad at the world I would want to work the help desk at a place like this and just destroy people.

[Zetice]

More like your company is in the minority; most orgs recognize the problem with that idea…

[redserk]

While this would be arguing an anecdote with an anecdote, I completely disagree "most orgs" have executed information management well.

A number of places use email as their effective information store. Good luck finding content once everyone in the relevant chains have departed.

[Zetice]

I also agree most orgs don’t execute information management well. Knowing chat isn’t a good place for that doesn’t mean they know anything else!

[j45]

It’s just a bit to save a history then to your favourite search

[j45]

Good point

Free slacks lose their history in 90 days