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Ask HN: How did you convince family and friends to join your XMPP/Matrix server?

Hacker News · 2026-11-07 · buzz 147 · 22 points / 15 comments

I love open-source software and open protocols, but my family and friends primarily communicate through SMS for exactly the reasons in https:&#x2F;&#x2F;xkcd.com&#x2F;2365&#x2F;<p>Whenever XMPP or Matrix threads pop up on HN, several commenters casually mention their &quot;friends and family XMPP (or Matrix) server.&quot;<p>How did you convince friends and family to move away from SMS&#x2F;WhatsAp

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