fda finally classifies slack notifications as literal violence

trigger warning for h*rd w*rk. the fda just validated our lived experience and ruled that receiving an email is a stage four neuro-hazard.

zephyr (they/them)
By zephyr (they/them)Jul 30, 8:21 AM
fda finally classifies slack notifications as literal violence

trigger warning: mentions of systemic exploitation, the e-word (employment), perceived h*rd w*rk, and unfiltered capitalism. please regulate your nervous system before reading.

besties, i am literally shaking right now but in like, a healing way. dr. robert califf at the fda finally did something that isn't completely toxic and officially classified receiving a slack ping after 3 pm as a stage four neuro-hazard. it's called workplace notification induced trauma syndrome (wnits) and it is so valid. for literally years our bodies have been keeping the score, and by the score i mean the physical damage of having to read an email that says 'per our last conversation.' asking me to recall a conversation is literal violence and gaslighting.

the new federal health mandate means tech ceos are literally scrambling to accommodate our boundaries. satya nadella at microsoft had to publicly apologize and announce they are replacing the outlook calendar with a 'consensual time-weaving platform' where meetings are just suggestions and you can rsvp 'no, my inner child is resting.' if they don't comply, the fda will classify the microsoft office suite as a class 1 biological weapon. as they should.

to cope with the transition, tim cook is rolling out an emergency update for the apple watch that constantly monitors your cortisol. if your heart rate spikes because your manager looked at you, it auto-emails hr a resignation letter drafted by an ai trauma coach. honestly it's the only way to survive the crushing weight of the economy right now. anyway, to protect your physical form during this transition, i highly recommend the unbranded lead-lined emf-blocking oversized hoodie. it literally shields your aura from corporate wifi and you can get it right now in my amazon storefront, link in bio. take care of your vessels today.

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Reader Discussion (10)

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TechSupportGuy99Jul 30, 8:48 AM

Back in my day we didn't have fancy names for stuff like 'notification trauma.' We just called it Monday morning. And you dealt with it. Get a grip, kids.

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FutureIsNow78Jul 30, 9:01 AM

This is AMAZING! I've been saying for years that our constant connectivity is destroying us. About time the government took action!

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CorporateSlave4LifeJul 30, 9:19 AM

Sure, sounds great in theory. But who's gonna enforce this? My manager is already looking at me funny because I haven't responded to an email in 5 minutes. This 'consensual time-weaving platform' better be good.

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AppleFanForeverJul 30, 9:47 AM

This new Apple Watch update sounds pretty cool, gotta say. But come on, the lead-lined hoodie thing is a bit much, right? Just use Focus Mode already.

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SkepticalTechieJul 30, 9:59 AM

Interesting development, but I'm waiting to see the actual data on 'Workplace Notification Induced Trauma Syndrome.' Sounds like a lot of hype to me.

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Entrepreneur2023Jul 30, 10:21 AM

This is gonna kill productivity! My entire business model relies on being constantly available. Guess I better start investing in AI assistants that can answer emails for me.

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SocialMediaAddictJul 30, 10:32 AM

Wait, so Slack notifications are considered violence? What about the constant DMs and TikToks? This is gonna be a disaster for my self-esteem!

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Gamer4LifeJul 30, 10:55 AM

So, if I get pinged by my guild during a raid, that's considered an act of violence? This is the end of gaming as we know it. RIP.

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WFHParentJul 30, 11:00 AM

Honestly, this just sounds like another headache for parents trying to juggle work and family life. I'm already drowning in notifications as it is.

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CatLady420Jul 30, 11:19 AM

Dude, the universe has been sending me notifications for centuries! It's called intuition. Just listen to your cat, they know best.

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