matrix is #room:matrix.org and @username:matrix.org
why does lemmy use !room@sh.itjust.works or @username@sh.itjust.works ? it looks like email.
i like the matrix version better
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Personally I like the @ way more. You even read it as “at”, which makes sense in this context. “Gerryflap at feddit.nl” instantly makes sense. It aligns with email, so it also makes it easier for newcomers.
@username(matrix.org)
It looks like it’s a Webfinger implementation to parse the ActivityPub user URI. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35750312
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@user@instance.tldformat has become a convention across most if not all ActivityPub platforms. In the end the software will look uphttps://instance.tld/useranyway.- #room:matrix.org this one won’t be possible. # is used for tags/hashtags in mastodon, one of the largest fediverse software. Currently only mbin and piefed support tags. PieFed will work on mastodon’s support when API work is over. So the # may create problem later.
- @user@server why not ? We use email example to explain federation. But we could change with @ to : because we use @ for mention in lot software. :)
