Would you prefer using Discord or IRC? 18
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I prefer to start using Discord (14) 78%
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I prefer to keep IRC (4) 22%
Hi!
@Nuxwin and I are discussing wether we should choose to start using Discord or keep using IRC.
We like both, but we see that Discord would give us the opportunity to use extra features.
Please leave your vote here, if you have any extra pro's and con's other than mentioned, please leave them down below.
Please don't propose other tools down there, keep it strictly on-topic. Your reply will be removed otherwise to keep the thread clean.
Not all pro's and cons weigh as much, please let us know which you prefer and we'll see where it goes!
IRC Freenode pro's and cons
IRC Freenode pro's
- Open Source server, hosted by non-profit called freenode
- We can code our own bots, unlimited possibilities in what they can do
- Minimal maintenance
IRC Freenode con's
- Recursor/bot required to keep track of message history
- Limited roles can be added, it's not clear who is team, donator etc.
- No online status for the people that use a recursor
- No support for media (only text/links)
Example layout for IRC:
mirc_2017-05-25_21-58-27.png
Discord pro's and cons
Discord pro's
- We can add bots easily by using a webhook (github/youtrack or other notifications)
- Only one stream of notifications you'll need to follow
- Seperate channels for seperate subjects, so we keep everything tidy (you can mute each channel as you like)
- No need to run a recursor, as message history is saved, when you come online all message history will appear
- Runs in a desktop app, android/iOS app or web-app
- It is possible to mention people by person or role (@someone or @team)
- Support for file uploads/media links (images etc)
Discord con's
- It's hosted by an external organisation we have no control over
- It's not open source
This year Discord will introduce screen sharing as well, which would be a big help for support requests etc.
Comparison with Skype:
chrome_2017-05-25_21-52-02 (1).png
Example of layout (notifications):
Discord_2017-05-25_21-57-03.png
Feel free to try Discord out, GitHub notifications are already coming in over there.
Give it a try and leave your vote. Join us on: https://discord.gg/wwZSAXa