I’ve also used Matrix and Fluffychat, and it works fine, but even just considering the electricity consumption of the server compared to something like XMPP, it seems wasteful unless there is a real need to use Matrix-exclusive features or clients. Of course some people on older/low-end hardware might also experience issues based on the resources that Matrix requires. I have nothing against it, but I question whether it should be considered the default when there are in fact other options available and have been for years.
Matrix is also very heavy on system resources. What’s wrong with XMPP or Tox? If it ain’t broke…
I’m not very familiar with XMPP though I know it’s the default messager on slrpnk.net I haven’t heard about Tox unfortunately.
I just really like the Fluffy Chat app and I’m on a good instance where the protocol works pretty smoothly for me.
I’ve also used Matrix and Fluffychat, and it works fine, but even just considering the electricity consumption of the server compared to something like XMPP, it seems wasteful unless there is a real need to use Matrix-exclusive features or clients. Of course some people on older/low-end hardware might also experience issues based on the resources that Matrix requires. I have nothing against it, but I question whether it should be considered the default when there are in fact other options available and have been for years.