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Part of the problem is that there is a certain divide in what people actually want in their platform. There are some people that actually don't want any of the

Part of the problem is that there is a certain divide in what people actually want in their platform. There are some people that actually don't want any of the modern features of these platforms. Not everyone likes everything being flooded with inline images, super-long monologues, people being able to edit their messages after the fact, etc. Personally I find this all a major distraction. So in addition to the divide between FOSS and walled garden, there is also the divide between minimalistic chat and "rich" chat.

moonlion_eth 5y ago
Ironically Matrix does all the stuff listed lol
- aine 5y ago
  Matrix protocol has a lot of features, some of them is not even used by clients (stable versions) yet. But the point is matrix client app. Let's take element (usually it's a default choice) - it not very user-frindly and sharp on edges. Of course, it changes literally on your eyes (if you use nightly builds), but still cannot compete with Discord client in terms of UI/UX. Matrix is awesome, but it needs more time to be polished and "slick" enough for average user. Disclosure: I'm developer of https://etke.cc https://etke.cc and have very huge interest in polished matrix clients. As part of my job I use nightly element clients on desktop and mobile platforms to be able to guide customers after features' releases