Slack requests app reviews before users have meaningfully engaged
Slack triggers app review prompts immediately after installation, before users have any meaningful experience with the product. This creates a negative first impression and produces low-quality reviews.
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Persistent in-app review prompts annoy users and generate retaliatory low ratings
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