[Tails-dev] chat software for Tails

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Autor: syster
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Para: tails-dev
Tópicos Antigos: Re: [Tails-dev] Proposal: migrate our public chat rooms to another friendly XMPP server (#17956)
Assunto: [Tails-dev] chat software for Tails
On 7/19/21 6:15 AM, intrigeri wrote:

 >I don't believe the XMPP ecosystem is good enough for our users
 >     that we should spend time encouraging them to use it more.
 >     Quite the opposite, actually.


Personally I have lots of disappointment for the approaches xmpp
development takes. On the other side, I'm even more disappointed by the
other options available.

What options do you consider preferable over xmpp? (if that is already
documented I missed it)


kind regards,
syster.




On 7/19/21 6:15 AM, intrigeri wrote:
> Hi,
>
> syster via Tails-dev (2021-07-17):
>> The server that Tails is using for its official chat room, might become an entrance to xmpp for Tails user.
>> Choosing a server that gives new user a pleasant experience should be preferred over a server that does not.
>
> Personally, I would prefer not to dedicate any effort into this sort
> of XMPP outreach, because:
>
>   - I see the move we're going to make later this month as a temporary
>     stop-gap measure, rather than as a long term endorsement of XMPP.
>     There are chances we migrate away from XMPP entirely in the
>     not-too-distant future.

>
>   - I don't believe the XMPP ecosystem is good enough for our users
>     that we should spend time encouraging them to use it more.
>     Quite the opposite, actually.

>
>   - We're talking about very, very few people here (Tails users who
>     try, and manage to connect to our users mutual support chat room)
>     ⇒ whatever we choose here, the impact is almost negligible.

>
> Cheers!
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