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> Matrix/Element is the platform less likely to pull something like this

Agree, I've been using Matrix/Element, and it's a bit slower/buggy but seems like it'll be around for longer.

It has improved a lot. I once wanted to switch with another tech-savvy friend 2 or 3 years ago and the experience was abhorrent. Nowadays I use it mostly like a IRC client and it improves constantly.

However the comparison between this and signal falls flat due to the metadata that needs to be stored on matrix servers due to its federated setup.

The best part about Matrix/Element, is that it could be Matrix/Anything. If Element is buggy, switch to another client.

And unlike Telegram where the client is open source, with Matrix you can also switch the server. Or bring your own server.

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