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submitted 2 days ago by EncryptKeeper@lemmy.world to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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While looking for Discord alternatives I came across this project which looks like a great alternative for the kinds of Discord servers centered around Open Source projects and organizations. Ones where live chat and voice rooms aren't the focus.

It's a combination of forums and knowledge base that would be perfect for this use case.

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[–] libyx@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

That is correct. However, OP says right before:

a great alternative for the kinds of Discord servers centered around Open Source projects and organizations

[–] lambalicious 16 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That's because it aims to replace one of the wrong use cases that projects (FOSS or not) weirdly decide to use Discord for, such as replacement for a "contact forum" or "support forum".

[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 10 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Such a great point.

I've refused to use software that require things like Discord or Telegram for support.

Use a proper tool on your website.

[–] Eyekaytee@aussie.zone 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I know, I literally quoted the line after it to put emphasis on the fact he wasn't saying it's a discord replacement but one where live chat and voice rooms aren't the focus

tbh he could have just said it's a new type of forum because it really has nothing to do with discord at all

[–] EncryptKeeper@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

It has unfortunately, a lot to do with Discord. I am a members of a dozen or so Discord servers, none of which are used for live chat, audio, screen sharing, etc. This software would be a 1:1 replacement for all of those servers.

You should be correct in saying that this software is not a replacement for Discord, but it is, just not in every single instance.