Slack's Default Mobile Notification Schedule Contradicts Actual Need
Slack's default mobile notification settings only send alerts during standard 9-5 weekday work hours, the exact time users are already at their desktop, requiring users to dig into settings to fix scheduling that defeats the purpose of mobile alerts.
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