The Switch We Don't Control: Hack Club Being Extorted by Slack
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Hack Club is being extorted by Slack, highlighting concerns about Slack's business practices and the impact on non-profit organizations, with commenters discussing the implications and potential alternatives.
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I was inside Hack Club when this happened. This is my diary of the week, what it felt like, what we almost lost, and why I’m still uneasy even with the “happy ending.”