I mean, instead of running your own Matrix server?

  • pitninja@lemmy.pit.ninja
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    1 year ago

    Disadvantages include (this list is probably not exhaustive):

    • Presence is disabled (as this uses a fair amount of resources)
    • It has a tendency to be overloaded occasionally because so many people use it
    • You have to play by their rules (not a problem for most users, but it bears mentioning)

    You could also join other Matrix servers, especially ones that cater to a particular interest of yours.

    If you go with self hosting, running a decent personal Matrix server that is capable of joining large rooms like Matrix HQ is likely going to cost you money and/or time.

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      1 year ago

      Disabled presence can be an advantage to some privacy-conscious users, so a case for matrix.org can be made for them - especially if they don’t chat much anyway.

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      Thanks! I’m fairly new to Matrix, so I don’t know what “presence” means. Do you mind explaining it?