Mute chat channels in the left sidebar

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The discussion is about adding a “mute” feature to chat channels in the left sidebar. xan2622 proposes giving users the ability to mute channels to stop seeing notifications and the dot next to the channel name. However, khenmu points out that this feature already exists, albeit in a less convenient form, and provides step-by-step instructions on how to mute a channel. khenmu also agrees with the original suggestion. Meanwhile, mcwumbly suggests implementing a right-click context menu to provide easier access to channel controls like muting.

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Following the same idea than this one: adding a X button to leave the channel …

I think that it would make sense to give users the ability to mute channels (to stop seeing the dot :purple_circle: next to the channel name) … to stop being notified of new replies in the channel.

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This is already possible, albeit less convenient to do.

Here’s how to go about it;

  • Toggle on the sidebar, if it is not already visible.
  • Tap on the :gear: icon in the ‘Channels’ header.
    • Hover-over the header to force the icon to appear if you don’t see it.
  • Tap on the :gear: icon in the card of the channel you want to mute.
    • Switch to the Settings tab if it doesn’t default to that (I would expect it to).
  • There will be an option to mute the channel.

edit: Here’s some direct links for convenience;

edit 2: I do like the suggestion in the OP, FWIW.

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I think we need a right-click context menu or something if we want to have easier access to various channel controls like this.

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