I’ve found Gitter works well. I’d use that, assuming it was only open to
core devs and invitees.

On Thu, May 13, 2021 at 16:39 Senthil Kumaran <sent...@python.org> wrote:

> Hello Core Dev,
>
> I find a need for a core-dev chat service, wherein I could engage in
> some quick effervescent conversations.
>
> It is like a team chat, that is popular with remote work these days.
> We even seem to have used Zoom Chat yesterday!
>
> * I know #python-dev in IRC exists, but it is mostly a channel for
> bots to send notifications, and there are plenty.  I am not certain if
> any core dev is active there. There was a time when this was active.
> * We tried python discord last year, and were bit overwhelmed with the
> number of channels and inability to customize
> * There seems to be Slack called pyslackers too[1]. I am yet to try it.
>
> To have a proper team-chat, we need a service (a) as well as (b) team
> using that.
>
> Does anyone else feel the need? Should we explore any? My thoughts and
> options are
>
> a) Resurrect #python-dev - changing notifications to different group.
> b) Request for core-dev in pyslackers Slack
> c) Request for core-dev in Discord.
>
> Any other ideas are welcome.
>
> If you think that chatting is not a good idea, and a mailing list, and
> discourse(discuss.python.org) are the best option, please share your
> thoughts as well.
>
> If we feel a chat service will be a good idea for core-dev to
> hangaround, then we can go to stage 2 of choosing the service by votes
> in discourse (discuss.python.org).
>
>
> Thank you,
> Senthil
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