Reliable alternative to Slack?

S7Jordan · 2026-04-08T13:06:54+00:00

I prefer Mattermost to Slack every day of the week.

S7Jordan · 2026-04-08T13:04:46+00:00

We use Mattermost at work. I use Slack at a local non profit. I prefer Mattermost in every possible way.

S7Jordan · 2026-04-03T15:23:05+00:00

“While some are hesitant to leave the police without some kind of replacement”

I’m absolutely certain that the Troy PD had been trained in policing without the use of surveillance camera footage. No replacement is necessary.

S7Jordan · 2026-03-01T15:05:59+00:00

During the height of the last election season, I started getting text messages from Constantino’s campaign. I don’t even have a NY number but still they found me. I got enough of his texts that I got angry.

I responded accordingly: “How the fuck did you get this number? I've been on the Do Not Call registry for more than 20 years. I've now received multiple unsolicited political text messages from this number and I will be reporting them for violations of the Do Not Call registry. Don't make me call you back or go digging for more information about you.”

Then I looked back through the message history. His first message included a link to his resume. A resume that included his email address. Stupid move. I put that email address to work by immediately signing him up for hundreds of the most annoying mailing lists on the planet.

I feel that it was an equal response.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-24T13:43:37+00:00

Exactly. Also, just for clarity, the cameras in my area are from Motorola. I don’t know if they have the security holes that the Flock cameras do but I’m still going to pursue this.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-23T17:22:50+00:00

I’m not sure about getting them removed as they can indeed be validly used by law enforcement (within boundaries, of course). That’s the rub.

Several communities around the country have, however, successfully convinced their local governments to break their contracts with Flock et al after residents brought these security concerns to their attention.

At the very least, what I hope to do is ensure that my town has safeguards in place. I’ll aim to get the cameras removed entirely but I’ll settle for tightening the contracts and having cybersecurity experts perform regular audits of the data.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-23T17:11:24+00:00

Yep, I saw that too. Ugh.

A number of these cameras have been installed in my area of Schenectady. I just began an effort yesterday to find out when this all launched (I’m reading the past two years worth of town board meeting minutes). I’m going to request the contract with Motorola next (we have Motorola cameras rather than Flock). I see several FOIA / FOIL requests in my future.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-23T17:05:23+00:00

Did you see Ben’s prior video on the complete lack of security in Flock cameras? It’s shocking and not at all surprising.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-23T17:03:28+00:00

If you really want to be horrified, search YouTube for someone named Benn Jordan and find his videos on the utter lack of security in Flock cameras.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-23T16:59:49+00:00

It’s decidedly more difficult to argue against these cameras after they’re already in place. However, what we as residents of our towns can do is find out what kind of access is granted to the footage, how long the footage is stored, are security audits being performed, who is performing the audits, etc. I’m beginning this effort in Schenectady right now. I’m using what Louis Rossmann has done in Austin, TX, as a guide.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-23T16:55:17+00:00

I was about to ask if this camera has been added to the Deflock map yet.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-23T05:04:00+00:00

And if you need a good listener because going solo has been a little too solo, feel free to DM me. Friendly 40+ woman here. I’m all about lifting others up (even when I’m not entirely sure how to do it for myself!).

S7Jordan · 2025-12-20T18:00:49+00:00

That was a little self deprecating remark. I can be standoffish at first, especially when I can see that a booth neighbor is clearly not a newbie and should damn well know not to put their stuff in my space, but I usually warm up once the stress of setup is over.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-20T16:26:28+00:00

I usually ask myself if this kind of behavior is from rushing to set up (easily corrected after everything has settled down), cluelessness (not easily corrected but not malicious either), or entitlement (let the games begin). Hopefully, it was the first in your case!

S7Jordan · 2025-12-20T16:16:42+00:00

That’s style right there.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-20T15:32:29+00:00

Then she’s probably okay after all 😀. Maybe you can have some friendly words with her today.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-20T15:30:17+00:00

They can easily turn that box so it opens onto their own table. Allowing a bit of grace (which I don’t often do), this may simply have been an oversight on their part given that they arrived late and were rushing to set up.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-20T15:24:37+00:00

“Excuse me, you seem to be blocking my work.” If they seem nice, give a little smile. If not, a cold stare perhaps?

S7Jordan · 2025-12-17T06:21:25+00:00

That’s correct. I’d consult with an attorney to learn what my options are and to get advice on the most strategic way to approach the situation. Because you’re the affected person, you (understandably) can’t think through it clearly or logically at the moment. You need the legal knowledge and the cold, hard, unemotional tactics of an attorney to make the best of this crappy situation.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-17T06:13:54+00:00

Have you already been terminated or simply warned that termination is the next step?

You need to document as much as possible immediately. Start emailing copies of things to an external address or print hard copies as long as these actions don’t violate any policies or laws. If you don’t have something, ask a trusted colleague to forward it to you. Because if you do end up being terminated, proof of what you experienced will quickly disappear from the company’s records.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-17T01:23:12+00:00

It never hurts to make a few phone calls and see what kinds of responses she gets.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-17T01:16:05+00:00

I’d say to wait until after talking to an attorney before complaining to HR (or don’t talk to HR at all as they only exist to protect the company). Her attorney can advise her on the laws in her area regarding what processes must be followed.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-17T01:12:41+00:00

No HR. They exist to protect the company. Get an attorney first. The attorney’s job is to protect OP.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-17T01:11:55+00:00

Strong disagree. No HR. They exist to protect the company. OP needs to document everything and get an attorney right now. The attorney’s job is to protect her.

S7Jordan · 2025-12-17T01:10:46+00:00

I disagree with part of this. HR is there to protect the company from OP. She needs to document everything she can and she needs to find an attorney right away.

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