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Okay, yes, I agree. But it wouldn't really hurt to do so, would it?
The idea of adding a matrix compatible messaging protocol to Lemmy seems too complex and unnecessary to me. Just use some matrix client at that point?
I mean that's my point. Lemmy already has linking to your matrix username, I think the two protocols compliment each other well. Come here to meet people, say hello, DMs can be a quick intro that's open, but if you want to really chat, move over to Matrix.
I think Revolt then could be adapted to just be another client for Matrix.
Same thing as Discord and Reddit. They serve two very separate but social goals. Trying to shoehorn one into the other is going to be awkward and cludgy. Instead, use them for what they're best at.
I tend to think of Matrix more like WhatsApp instead of Discord. The features of Discord really just aren't available in Matrix. Which is why I recommend Revolt (or something like it) instead of Matrix when people ask for alternatives to Discord. It does not look or function the same. Yeah, there are some stuff in common, but not enough to be called similar. It feels like comparing Mastodon with Lemmy.