cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/17617609

They supposedly can be disabled in settings- but we all know that won’t last. They’re going full Microsoft Skype mode and it’s only a matter of time.

    •  empireOfLove2   ( @empireOfLove2@lemmy.dbzer0.com ) OP
      5•3 months ago

      well that’s no different than Discord already, so net zero change

      running webapps in chrome or Electron containers simplifies a lot of development, i don’t like their resource requirements or dependency on Chromium, but I do understand needing to streamline development so devs can work on more important backend stuff.

      •  jarfil   ( @jarfil@beehaw.org ) 
        9•3 months ago

        The difference is:

        • Discord: Electron app, 156 MB, works offline
        • Revolt: webapp, 635 kB, doesn’t work offline

        The “works offline” is not much of a bonus for a chat app, but you can access cached chats on Discord, while Revolt… just doesn’t run.

        There seem to be other clients for it, though. Haven’t checked those out.

          •  jarfil   ( @jarfil@beehaw.org ) 
            5•3 months ago

            I know, one of the best PWAs I’ve seen is Draw.io, fully usable offline, with both device and browser storage.

            The Revolt’s one however, even though delivered as a PWA, seems to be only the login page. If already logged in, it throws a “Network error.” dialog. Haven’t checked the desktop one.