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Is there any disadvantages in using Matrix.org official server? (lemmy.eco.br)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I mean, instead of running your own Matrix server?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 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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