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Discord's recent controversial policy changes have sparked interest in alternatives, but many get key design decisions wrong. Federation adds unnecessary complexity for community chat platforms—single sign-on and multi-server clients are better solutions. End-to-end encryption is security theater for public channels with dozens of members, though it remains crucial for private conversations. Voice channels should function as persistent hangout spaces (like Mumble or Slack huddles) rather than scheduled Zoom-style meetings, enabling spontaneous drop-in participation and simultaneous screen sharing.

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Federation is a misfeature for hosted platforms

End to end encryption is another misfeature for public channels