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[martin f krafft]

also sprach Brian May <brian at linuxpenguins.xyz> [2019-01-17 20:20 +1300]:
>Hmm... Not sure I really see any benefit to using the Matrix if
>I still have to register to IRC, might as well just use IRC direct...

If your use-case is only LCA, then indeed. Matrix does give you
mobile access to IRC, with a Free client and protocol, vs. IRCcloud,
which is proprietary (and requires Google Cloud Messaging).

However, Matrix is awesome beyond LCA, and you could consider this
a great opportunity to get connected to this protocol. Yes, it's Yet 
Another App/Messenger¹, but it's Free, and a massive improvement 
over XMPP, to the point where it is cutting edge. And in fact, e2e 
encryption in Matrix is the most advanced in the industry, no other 
player has multi-device double-ratchets.

¹) https://twitter.com/actuallyalice/status/990889721525161986

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