On the side bar it lists the following:

  • [Matrix/Element]Dead
  • Discord

“Discord” is an active link, but the Matrix link is completely inactive. Not only is it inactive (which could have be excused as a broken link), but it is also manually labeled as “Dead”, as if there is no intention of making it work. How can a community that is focused on privacy willingly favor a service that is privacy non-respecting when a perfectly functional privacy-respecting alternative exists?

  • gasull@lemmy.ml
    1·
    1 year ago

    Most cryptocurrency communities use Discord or Telegram. It’s such an embarrasment.

    • HiramFromTheChi@lemmy.world
      1·
      1 year ago

      I’ve never understood this either, given the whole notion and enthusiasm behind decentralization. I get the trade-offs regarding privacy, security, and convenience, but if you’re really tryna start a movement, and you really believe in the concept and principles of something like cryptocurrency, it seems like your communities and communication channels should also reflect similar values.

      • セリャスト@lemmy.blahaj.zone
        1·
        1 year ago

        And that’s where you realize that them defending decentralization is just trying to have a nice-sounding argument instead of assuming their dreams of getting rich with new tech

      • Chunk@lemmy.world
        0·
        1 year ago

        Crypto enthusiasts don’t really care or understand decentralization. If you talk to crypto bros you will realize pretty quickly that a lot of them are very very low IQ morons.

        I was at an event and met a crypto bro. He tried to explain to a group of us that btc is like moss and the world is the forest. A couple people legitimately “got it” and began to get excited about crypto.

        • corvus@lemmy.ml
          01·
          1 year ago

          Crypto enthusiasts don’t really care or understand decentralization.

          I wouldn’t criticize others for their low IQ while making such a dumb generalization.