Chat programs can be a real drag—from constantly interrupting your train of thought, to being yet another thing to check, and making it seem like you need to be available 24/7 - there are a lot of downsides (this article from Basecamp calls it "the modern communications conveyor belt that never ends, divides your attention, fractures your time, and chains you to FOMO.")

Out of curiosity, what type of workplace communication do you prefer?