No, it's the job of the users to use open standards. I try to use XMPP still and encourage people to use with me. They're probably using Pidgin or a similar mul

No, it's the job of the users to use open standards. I try to use XMPP still and encourage people to use with me. They're probably using Pidgin or a similar multi-protocol chat software anyway SINCE EVERY CHAT PROTOCOL IS A WALLED GARDEN.