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Reminder if you're leaving Discord for this Revolt server ( Linux + Steam Deck devs / creators) (lemmy.world)
submitted 6 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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There's been quite a bit of...unsettlement (totally a word) regarding the news that Discord has a new CEO and the company is going public (typically a sign of things going shittier than before).

I'd just like to re-post this which I shared some time ago, if you'll indulge me in my rare post which isn't a Steam Deck / Gaming News # post - a rarity for me.

In the end, this is not the be-all-and-end-all alternative, it won't be for everyone. Matrix exists of course. But this is a nice place. And I thought considering recent events I'd recommend it regardless!

Following is just a copy of what I posted last time. It's mostly Linux chat, gaming, handhelds (like the Steam Deck), movies and...general chats. Anyway, here's the post:

So...this one is a bit left-of-field.

A friend of mine (Gardiner Bryant of YouTube - who reports on Linux and the Steam Deck) has started a Revolt server.

What is Revolt?

It's kinda like a FOSS alternative to Discord. You'll see the layout is almost a direct copy, and it's far less polished...but then again you haven't got the downsides of Discord's constant upselling either:

https://revolt.chat/

Why is this relevant?

...I can hear you ask? Well, so far its just a few developers and creators in there, but I thought of all spaces...maybe those very devs and creators whose work you use and watch...well it might be nice to join in there?

My personal friends who are in here so far are:

What is the damn link to the damn server, woman?

https://rvlt.gg/dqJT3rJH

I mean, you will have to make an account on Revolt, but it might be interesting to some here. You're all very welcome!

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[–] [email protected] 85 points 6 days ago (10 children)

Revolt isn't federated, encrypted, has no video chat, claims privacy but that claim seems to be simply because they are based in Europe. The layout is nice and ui is better than element but that's the only upside i see. I hate the matrix client ui's and chat sorting options.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I wanna give it a go but it's way too buggy

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago

I just use the site, via my browser. And I've not had any issues! Though I've no idea how well the app performs

[–] [email protected] 18 points 6 days ago (4 children)

So why not matrix?

Is revolt federated?

[–] [email protected] 17 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

No and they don't plan to federate it. Not on their roadmap.

Further Matrix is guided by the Matrix Foundation, a non-profit group.

But I mean sure let's just dump one for-profit app for another as if it won't follow the same path.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 days ago

I think you need to re-read my post.

  • I did not say to dump one for another

  • I literally mention Matrix exists

  • I say this won't be for everyone

Another reminder, this is not my server, I just thought this was fun and I'm sharing an alternative. But I've tried reading all I can about Revolt, and I can't see where they say it's "for profit". Can you link me to that?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

It's easier to use and more polished. Also, not federated or decentralized. Although you can self host it

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago

This thread is depressing: https://www.ntaskmanager.com/blog/discord-alternatives/

Mumble’s fine for VC. Lemmy&jabber anything else.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 6 days ago (2 children)

its kinda useless without Voice, TeamSpeak however is making excellent progress. im hoping we just gi bsck to forums and stuff like TeamSpeak and vent.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago

Sure! It's great that there is other options, too. So people have options available to them if they want to explore those.

I'm not promoting this as a end-game solution to everything. It's not even my server.

I'm just sharing this in case people who enjoy gaming and Linux and the people behind the projects, they might want to join in.

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[–] [email protected] 125 points 6 days ago (9 children)

If Discord is going to be abandoned by people, I wish we'd go back to proper forums that's much more accessible and searchable. Continuing down this road is just going to lead to the continued burying of useful information behind these services.

[–] [email protected] 31 points 6 days ago

discord is not a forum (even if they want it to be with the forum channels), its never been a good location to store information. That being said, its amazing for real time communication unlike forums. I hate that devs use it for FAQ and bug forms and stuff. I stopped reporting bugs if it requires me to join a discord.

[–] [email protected] 31 points 6 days ago (4 children)

Forums are just not great for real-time interaction like discord chat is, not to mention the integration of voice chat, video streaming, etc is just too convenient to give up without replacing it with something similar. I too wish discord/whatever replacement gets attention was more searchable and kept stuff long-term, but.. if you want to post info that lasts, post it on lemme and link it on discord or whatever.

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[–] [email protected] 40 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I think there's room for both, as in the old days there was typically an IRC channel along side forums that was typically a secondary channel (but not always).

But yeah, forums would be ideal, preferably with federation support so there is no need to make an account with every single one.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Well, you see IRC and forums went together because they filled two different needs and we understood that back in the day.

IRC was for chatting, short, quick real time communication that would be lost to the ether as soon as you signed off, unless you had a bouncer or log bot.

Forums were for long information, be that long posts or posts that needed to endure for a long time. Sure you’d get some one liner responses to those posts, but forums were not at all instant like IRC. Though the information did stay much longer, and was much more searchable and organized.

Discord has spoiled us, being quick and chatty while also allowing for longer posts and being searchable. At least within the Discord client. Shoot they even added those “forum” channels to replicate the old forum feel. But real time.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 6 days ago (2 children)

In terms of desktop applications, looks like Element and Revolt look pretty comparable these days. Mobile app Revolt looks better to me. Matrix seems way more established considering downloads of Element (there's numerous Matrix applications) on Google Play and FlatHub

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Mobile app Revolt is nice, but doesn’t support servers that aren’t the main one yet last I tried.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago

By memory there's a community-made app for Revolt as well, but I can't remember what its called, or the git link! When I find it again, I'll link it here :)

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Is there a way to puppet a discord account through revolt like there is on matrix? There are a lot of communities I am in that I need discord for.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 days ago

Not currently a Revolt user, but this would be a requirement for me to consider switching, too.

It looks like its API supports webhooks, so should be relatively straightforward to enable it (or perhaps through a third party, like Zapier)?

[–] [email protected] 18 points 6 days ago (1 children)

It would appear there is a character limit to the password that is not disclosed, nor prohibited, while creating your account.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 days ago

Classic

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