Vector (+Matrix) is kinda like self-hosted slack/discord with proper history sync across all your devices, file uploads, nice UI, etc.<p>It's really good. I recommended it to 7 people and every single one liked it, even got 5 of them to set up their own federated homeservers. We're thinking about moving a ~60-people skype group there as well.<p>Only issue I had is Synapse hogging the CPU and getting laggy with a large room (#matrix:matrix.org with its 4 thousand members). I'm using scaleway's 3 EUR/month Starter VC1S server for Synapse though. Hopefully it will get even better with time.
What's this trend of websites making it hard to find screenshots of their app off the bat? Should I really have to sign up just to see how your interface functions/flows?<p>Also, the link to view the main site is tiny and easily forgettable. I think the site could benefit from a stronger CTA that directs you to what I should do.
Great job riot crew/rioters!<p>I started playing around with vector (both web client and mobile app) a couple of months ago, and really like it. I haven't tried the bridge stuff just yet, but am excited to try, especially now that it should be easier. I even installed my own personal server (synapse) for my family - again to kick the tires and test stuff out. Now that you've re-branded and changed the name, you should start thinking of neat taglines...here are few (admittedly silly ones) to get started:<p><pre><code> - Riot: Come for the decentralized chat, stay for the community.
- Riot like its a true democracy.
- Riot: Think outside the box, act outside the norm, and chat outside the silos.
- Riot: Chat disruption for the matrix.
</code></pre>
Once again, kudos to the Riot (fka Vector) team for this launch/re-launch!!!
> "Riot is more than a messaging app"<p>This said to me "Riot is just a messaging app" and I bounced. I'd recommend changing that tagline to indicate briefly why a user might use Riot instead of Slack or Whatsapp
First impressions:<p>- Hmm... sounds a lot like Apache (née Google) Wave<p>- Intro thingy has definite zombo.com vibe<p>(yes, I do realize that I'm getting old..)<p>On a more serious note, this could be really good concept if executed well. Time will tell, I hope for the best.
Note that there is a <i>very</i> popular game called League of Legends (played by millions) and the company behind it is called Riot. Some people might confuse your brand with their name.
I know this is every Hacker News comment ever, but I genuinely don't have a good idea of what the app is like after using the site and watching the video. :/
Did they search for "Riot chat" first? There's another software company named Riot that currently dominates results there despite chat being auxiliary in their products. Hopefully they can shift that in their favor.
I have to say, if I was ever launching a product, I'd never even put a link for my product here. Many people in this thread are acting like overgrown toddlers.<p>Also, why is that some poor girl or guy can't use HN to link to a product without ten million of these:<p>"This is neat, but have you heard of my best friends app that does this already!?? <i>links to Github</i>"
Is end to end encryption + E2E encrypted groupchats ready yet ? that's the only think I am interested in.<p>edit: ok it seems it's in BETA and only on the web app for now. Great guys, keep it going and thanks !
Looks like this is a rebranding of the existing Vector app.
Here's the blog post from the creators: <a href="https://medium.com/@RiotChat/lets-riot-f5b0aa99dc8e#.3toozs7r6" rel="nofollow">https://medium.com/@RiotChat/lets-riot-f5b0aa99dc8e#.3toozs7...</a>