[throwaway9475]

No, they hold your data hostage because they can. Welcome to capitalism.

[paulryanrogers]

!? Except hostages don't know they're being kidnapped. Slack's pricing is no secret.

[michaelmior]

I assume you mean "hostages don't agree to be kidnapped"

[EpicEng]

yes, I suppose Slack not existing at all is a more preferable option /s

[snakeanus]

Actually yes

[throwaway9475]

Third choice: Slack exists, but doesn't hold your data hostage until you pay. I mean, on my list of things I care about ideologically, this is lower than my concern for warm gin and my dislike of sweatpants. It's legal and totally within their right, but it's a crappy way to behave.