Teams Using Slack

[KohKohPuffs]

1. Each channel is a department, so you have one channel for CAD, another channel for programming, etc. For more general discussions, we have channels for those as well.

2. Rules? Ha! ... On a serious note, it's given that you use common sense. Spamming/talking out of context/interrupting the current discussion is frowned upon, although we have a #random channel for things like that.

3. 30+, according to Slack (we're a relatively new team)

4. Can't speak for my teammates, but it's been great for me. All discussion is organized by the way we formatted our channels, so you don't have confusion. And for me personally, this has been working out perfectly since I live away from my teammates and therefore cannot meet in-person frequently.

5. Can't really think of anything.

[tjf]

In addition to what the other have said, I'd highly suggest applying for Slack for Nonprofits if your team has a 501c3 booster club. That way, you can get discounted or free Slack premium for your team.

The important distinction is whether the nonprofit is attached to a school or not. If so, it's Slack for Educational pricing.

(From my own experiences with 1257.)

EDIT: Slack is 85% off for education. See my next comment in this thread.

[MailmanDelivers]

Originally Posted by tjf

In addition to what the other have said, I'd highly suggest applying for Slack for Nonprofits if your team has a 501c3 booster club. That way, you can get discounted or free Slack premium for your team.

The important distinction is whether the nonprofit is attached to a school or not. If so, it's Slack for Educational pricing.

(From my own experiences with 1257.)

Oh, we are related to our school. I guess that's why I missed that. Guessing they won't discount it further?

[tjf]

Originally Posted by MailmanDelivers

Oh, we are related to our school. I guess that's why I missed that. Guessing they won't discount it further?

From what I can tell, most schools are governmental nonprofits, something *very* different. However, at a 85% discount for Education, it's still more feasible than paying full price.

Slack "Trial" (Trial as in WinRAR): Free* (only allowed 10k messages a month.)
Annually for Slack Standard per person: $80.04 USD
Annually for Slack Plus per person: $150.00 USD

https://www.slack.com/pricing

Annually for Slack Standard on Education per person: $12.00 USD
Annually for Slack Plus on Education per person: $22.50

https://get.slack.help/hc/en-us/arti...-for-Education

Slack for Nonprofits: Free (up to 250 people)

https://get.slack.help/hc/en-us/arti...for-Nonprofits


Most teams would, unfortunately, fall under the Slack for Education category (as long as they're associated with a school.)