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Some people choose not to turn their servers on at all. It makes for a worse server, but it's very secure. Security is always about tradeoffs and compromises.

Some people choose not to turn their servers on at all. It makes for a worse server, but it's very secure. Security is always about tradeoffs and compromises. A system that is very, very good, but not perfect and widely used is far preferable to a system that is perfect but used by no one.

saagarjha 6y ago
Right, but in this case the choice is "should I be able to discover contacts" and some people just don't desire that feature enough.
- cwyers 6y ago
  Who, though? Matrix has contact discovery, doesn't it?
  - Reelin 6y ago
    If and only if you opt in to it. It's difficult to understate how important that is.
    - 3np 6y ago
      You also have the option of using alternative identity servers, and still have no problem communicating with those on others.