random observation: Usenet was a direct inspiration for creating Matrix.org, in terms of providing replicated conversation history with open (well, semi-open, i

random observation: Usenet was a direct inspiration for creating Matrix.org, in terms of providing replicated conversation history with open (well, semi-open, in usenet’s case) federation. Usenet’s collapse under spam, alt.binaries, google groups and eventually reddit/fb/stack overflow left a massive hole on the open internet for open communications. The problem that remains is still one of solving the abuse/spam/reputation problem, but there’s enough progress that hopefully this time things won’t collapse again :)