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[โ€“] EuroCentrist@feddit.org 6 points 1 week ago (2 children)

It could use a bit more explanation, but I like Matrix because of its structure:

  • you have the normal chat function

  • group functions

  • you can create rooms and spaces for larger topics

  • you have a direct overview of whether the files in the chat are safe

This is also very handy for me in the family area, because I can divide and separate different topics in such a way that I can avoid a longer topic taking up entire chat groups that are actually meant for something completely different.

Matrix in particular always gives me the feeling of having a messenger with a forum where I can communicate and socialise both locally and internationally.

It's also my file-sharing app (as it's pre-installed on Linux), as Warpinator is only available for Android.

But yes, I would definitely recommend Signal for its speed of use, Threema is more or less the same but with a premium. With Matrix, you need to get used to it before you can use all the functions.

[โ€“] cotardious@lemm.ee 2 points 1 week ago

I really wanted it to use as an alternative for WhatsApp for our family. However, I'm the "tech guy" in the family and really struggled to get it to work for my wife and me. So, I didn't see how my family would be able to use it.

Maybe I'll have to try it again. Or look into flufffluff or however it's called.

[โ€“] SrMono@feddit.org 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

A bit more explanation from whom?

[โ€“] EuroCentrist@feddit.org 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Sorry, I mean from the OP of course. A little bit about the special features, functions and the company behind it, so that users can categorise the various app suggestions a bit and perhaps also know that there are definitely differences between Signal, Threema and Matrix/Element.

But as a committed Matrix/Element user, I am glad that Matrix/Element is finally a real recommendation. :D

[โ€“] SrMono@feddit.org 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

It was and is, all the time (since day one at r/buyFromEU).

The question is: what is it an alternative too? Slack, rocketchat, mattermostโ€ฆ WhatsApp, Threema, Signal.

They got different selling-points and making an account and fiddeling with verifying clients is none of WhatsApp or Signal.

I would like it very much as an organizational chat solution, but I would wanโ€™t to onboard clueless users like my family ๐Ÿ˜ฌ