Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Hasty Treat - Building A Community Slack, Discord, Spectrum, Discourse, Forums
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Jan 27, 2020 Dive into the world of online community building as the hosts explore platforms like Slack and Discord. They discuss the pros and cons of transitioning from Slack to Discord, highlighting user engagement and community support. Pricing models are compared, emphasizing Slack’s user-based costs against Discord’s community-driven approach. Personal stories pepper the conversation, revealing the evolution of needs in online communities. They also touch upon enhancing video content through community engagement and the future of comment systems.
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Switch to Discord
- Scott Tolinsky switched to Discord for his community.
- He was frustrated with Slack's limitations for open communities.
Chat vs Forum
- Consider chat options like Slack or Discord for faster communication.
- Forums are better for searchability and slower-paced discussions.
Managing Large Slack Communities
- Wes Bos manages a large Slack community with 42,000 members, 1,800 of whom are active.
- He finds managing Slack challenging due to UI freezes and member management issues.