@clayogra I have been using IRC for ages, so people still use it, I think given bridges exist it is important to be able to use a range of technologies.

@clayogra On the other hand, give me something like IRC that does not track me, collect data, track my location, send me adverts over modern day stuff anyday.

I really like @aral idea of small-web, and the fact we can taking back our data. (same as with the Solid project) As soon as we can deploy anything in a way that is really simple, things may start to change.

I think in the light of what has happened with Google and Element we need to find alternatives to deployment or it will keep happening.