matrix is #room:matrix.org and @username:matrix.org

why does lemmy use !room@sh.itjust.works or @username@sh.itjust.works ? it looks like email.

i like the matrix version better

  • poVoqEnglish
    31•1 month ago

    The bigger question is why Matrix didn’t follow the long established standard for this, which is using @.

    But I guess it fits into the general pattern of: Monolithic, Awefully Trendy ReImplementation of XMPP (MATRIX).

    P.S.: it’s nice to be able to have your ActivityPub, XMPP and Email all on the same address 👍

  • NickwithaC
    English
    -2•1 month ago

    Better question is why don’t both use a dot like URLs do because people have had 30 years of getting used to that:

    username.lemmy.world

    Plus this wouldn’t get confused with an email address.