Slack Restricts Screenshots While Users Perceive Data Collection
A user complaint mixing screen capture restrictions with perceived data privacy concerns in Slack. The post is a single low-engagement gripe with no specific problem definition or actionable gap. Not a buildable market opportunity.
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