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Feature WhatsApp LINE Zulip (chat.oceanposse.com) Zoom (live calls)
Vessel naming standard (VESSEL NAME – First Name) enforced Limited controls Limited user needs to do it controls Yes – easy to standardize admin can rename user
New members can read prior history No by default No by default Yes – full scrollback N/A only of archives and made avail
Topic threads to prevent chat sprawl No true threading Basic threads Yes – streams and topics N/A
Searchable knowledge depot Basic search Basic search Robust search and archives Recording and notes external
Self hosted control and reliability No No Yes – Ocean Posse server N/A
Works on web, laptop, iPhone, Android Yes Yes Yes Apps and browser client
Low bandwidth friendly text flow Good Good Good Audio and video
Admin tools and moderation Limited for large fleets Limited for large fleets Granular roles and policies Host controls for meetings
File and image sharing with previews Yes Yes Yes Screen share and file links and chatroom
Direct support for live voice calls Basic voice Basic voice Integrates with Zoom Purpose built live calls
Use case in the Posse Legacy side chats only Not recommended Primary daily chat and knowledge Monday fleet briefs

 

Ocean Posse Comms – Feature Comparison
Feature Zulip WhatsApp LINE Skype Zoom
Vessel naming standard enforceable (VESSEL NAME – First Name) โœ“ granular name rules โœ— limited โœ— limited โœ— limited โœ— not for meetings
Full history available to new members โœ“ full scrollback โœ— no by default โœ— no by default โ— from join time N/A live calls
Topic threading to reduce chat sprawl โœ“ streams and topics โœ— none โ— basic threads โœ— none N/A chat is secondary
Powerful search across all history โœ“ robust search โ— basic โ— basic โ— basic โ— recordings and chat search
Self hosted on Ocean Posse server โœ“ yes โœ— no โœ— no โœ— no โœ— no
Works on web, laptop, iPhone, Android โœ“ yes โœ“ yes โœ“ yes โœ“ yes โœ“ yes
Low bandwidth friendly text flow โœ“ good โœ“ good โœ“ good โœ“ good โ— depends on video off
Admin tools and moderation at fleet scale โœ“ granular roles and policies โ— limited โ— limited โ— limited โœ“ strong meeting controls
File and image sharing with previews โœ“ yes โœ“ yes โœ“ yes โœ“ yes โœ“ screen share and files
Voice calls โ— via integration โœ“ basic voice โœ“ basic voice โœ“ voice and video โœ“ purpose built
Video meetings โ— via integration โ— 1-1 and small โ— 1-1 and small โœ“ small groups โœ“ large groups
Screen share โ— via integration โœ— no โœ— no โœ“ yes โœ“ yes
Breakout rooms N/A N/A N/A โœ— no โœ“ yes
Meeting recordings N/A N/A N/A โœ— no โœ“ cloud or local
Reactions and emoji โœ“ yes โœ“ yes โœ“ yes โœ“ yes โœ“ yes
Message editing and delete controls โœ“ policy based โ— limited โ— limited โ— limited โ— meeting chat limited
Per topic notification control โœ“ fine grained โœ— none โœ— none โœ— none โœ— not applicable
Linkable topics or permalinks for knowledge โœ“ stable links โ— message links only โ— message links only โ— message links only โ— meeting links
Integrations and webhooks โœ“ rich API and bots โ— Business API limited โ— Messaging API โ— limited bots โœ“ apps and webhooks
SSO – SAML – OIDC โœ“ supported โœ— no โœ— no โ— Microsoft account โœ“ supported
Retention and export policies โœ“ admin configurable โœ— no fleet control โœ— limited โ— limited โœ“ admin configurable
Compliance and eDiscovery options โœ“ server side control โœ— none โœ— none โœ— minimal โœ“ available
Best Ocean Posse use Primary daily chat and knowledge depot Legacy side chats only Not recommended Small ad hoc calls Monday live fleet briefs


gestalt ๐Ÿ‘ป /ษกษ™หˆSHtรคlt/ noun

We use the Gestalt theory for communicating with each other IN THE FLEET

[ GESTALT in modern German to mean the way a thing has been โ€œplaced,โ€ or โ€œput together.โ€ There is no exact equivalent in English. ... โ€œFormโ€ and โ€œshapeโ€ are the usual translations; in psychology the word is often interpreted as โ€œpatternโ€ or โ€œconfiguration.โ€ ]


Hold on it's not a cult thing it's a communication protocol.

Here is how this protocol works:

gestalt

Speak from your own experiences rather than giving advice or opinions

Use โ€œIโ€ statements instead of โ€œYouโ€ statements โ€“
IE: We sailed from A to B and โ€ฆ this is what happened to us
DONโ€™T: โ€œyou should sail from A to B and you could do this โ€ฆ โ€

Donโ€™t speak in generalitiesย  be specific share a relevant past experience - both good and bad.

PLEASE SHARE EXPERIENCES and FACTSย  NOTย  OPINIONS

 

 

Why do we use GESTALT ?


Everyone who is a skipper, captain, admiral, crew or master of his or her ship has a high level of authority, independence and leadership.

When opinions come to the surface there is a natural instinct to doubt, feel threatened, judge and to question "advice / opinions".
As an example and to make this point look at how many FB postings, or comment sections on websites or even news sites
become a runaway freight train leading to huff and puff, figthclub, bruised egos and unanswered questions and arguments.

So since we are not a social media company and our KPI is not looking for screen time spent, we try to avoid getting sucked you into "discussions"

THE OCEAN Posse is about facts and experiences

Your experiences are important for the fleet andย  vesselsย  will make decisions on your factual reports.

Advice given ( solicited or not ) by it's very nature is tainted,ย  not validated, skweed and may even have an unforseen angle that has little actual informational value.

Even if you have made a mistake and are sharing that experience - that is valuable.

WE DO NOT ... LIKE / DISLIKE / OMG HOW COULD YOU / WHY DID YOU NOT ...ย  comment.

Yes it's hard - after all FB has trained you to have opinions -ย  but this protocol is how you can help another vessel.
This way no one is judged and everone's ego stays intact.

ย The Gestalt Language Protocol is core to the OCEAN Posseย  everyday communication strategy.

JUST THE FACTS PLEASE !

Gestalt communication emphasizes clarity, directness, and the avoidance of ambiguity, opinions, or insinuations. Here are some common examples of opinions or indirect statements (innuendo) that deviate from factual communication:

Opinion-Based Statements:

"I think this might work."
Suggests uncertainty without providing evidence or a clear solution.

"It seems like this is the best option."
Indicates personal preference rather than presenting concrete facts.

"In my opinion, this could be a good idea."
Centers on subjective perspective rather than objective analysis.

"It feels like this approach would be effective."
Relies on emotions or intuition rather than data or reasoning.

"This might be the right direction."
Lacks definitive commitment or supporting facts.

Innuendo and Indirect Communication:

"Wouldnโ€™t it be better if you handled it this way?"
Implies criticism or an alternative without explicitly stating it.

"Some people say this isnโ€™t the right choice."
Avoids taking responsibility for the statement by attributing it to others.

"Iโ€™m not saying itโ€™s wrong, butโ€ฆ"
Suggests disagreement without openly stating it.

"Maybe you should reconsider."
Hints at disapproval without clarity or evidence.

"Donโ€™t you think this could cause problems?"
Suggests a potential issue without directly addressing or explaining it.

Replacements for Clear Communication:

Instead of vague or opinion-based language, use facts and concrete observations. Example:

Replace "this is a great anchorage" with
we anchored in 20 feet sheltered from prevelant winds at LAT LONG

Replace "It seems like this is the best option" with "This option outperformed others in our analysis."

By focusing on facts, direct statements, and evidence, communication becomes more effective and actionable.

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