Despite all of slacks flaws it still works better for most people IMO. I am very interested in matrix and personally use it, but there are a few areas where it

Despite all of slacks flaws it still works better for most people IMO. I am very interested in matrix and personally use it, but there are a few areas where it is weaker to slack/discord. 1. Network effects. All your friends are already on slack/discord. 2. Difficulty to get started. Simply understanding what Matrix does, especially for someone non-technical, is more complex than setting up an entire slack workspace and inviting your friends. 3. Clients. While the slack client is a resource hog, for most people it is better than Riot/Element or other 3rd party options such as weechat. I think all of these things are improving and Matrix absolutely will gain ground, but it will take time.