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.

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    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.

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      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.

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        In theory PWAs can be configured to run offline, whether they’re doing that I don’t know.

        The desktop app looks like it’s electron though.

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          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.