Aug 10, 2025 10:38:43 Martin Rys <[email protected]>: > >> do you intend to take part equally frequently in our matrix channels, like >> you do in the unofficial telegram groups? > > I can definitely try to be available on my desktop, but on my phone > Element repeatedly eventually runs into an issue where it just hogs > 100% of CPU and never loads - I've never bothered to report that bug > as it just turned me off the platform, maybe the issue is not there > today anymore. > > However, was a Telegram<>Matrix/IRC bridge ever considered? > I suppose I am asking about two separate scenarios - staff-internal > groups, and about the general public Arch group. > It would be much easier for me to be active somewhere without having > to switch between apps. >
That’s a bit less direct than I was hoping for đŸ˜… I get what you're saying though. I was in a similar place myself. Up until today, I only use Matrix for Arch Linux stuff and had my own mix of other platforms for everything else. I switched from irc as I found it very annoying on mobile. But honestly, being active there really changes the dynamic. It's not just another chat app, its more about feeling part of the "we" thingies, and having that constant sense of connection with the team (in both directions). That’s exactly why I made the switch myself and let go of my old IRC desktop habits. Sure, we could explore other technical options down the road, but right now, Matrix/IRC is what we have. Thank you also very much Tomaz for providing additional help which tools or apps can be used for this today, and thank you Martin for being honest. So, straight up, if it remains like this, do you think you'd be willing to take on "another app" to be more connected with the team, or would you likely avoid it because of the inconvenience? Cheers Levente
