Slack channels close randomly and render transparently after update
A user reports Slack channels closing without input and rendering transparently after the May 31st update, making content unreadable. The issue persists after reinstall, suggesting a client-side regression. This is a vendor-specific bug with no third-party builder opportunity.
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