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> The only feature I'd like to see is a "camera off but still pingable" mode

i think that's called a slack message, or maybe email.

I think the difference is that "pingable" means you are happy to have someone ping you.

My understanding is that camera on = talk to me at any time. And maybe some users would still like that openness, without worrying if someone is watching them pick their nose.

A Slack message would start with "Hey, can we connect at some point..."

depends on how you use slack. if youre using it to its highest potential, people are setting their slack statuses appropriately and you can tell who is in the zone vs not, etc. i really think a lot of this stuff is a process problem. the tools are all there

I’m working on a tool to make that super easy (holopod.com).

We think we can solve for the impromptu conversations with a specified custom status that folks can trigger when open to a conversation (Eg. Water cooler, coffee break, etc).

Would love any feedback!

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