I'm actually not opposed to xmpp! I think its actually pretty cool! I do, however, prefer matrix over xmpp, but its very much my own personal preference, and not because one is superior to the other. In fact, i love that matrix.org has a brief, little snippet around this topic: https://matrix.org/faq/#what-is-the-difference-between-matri...
I like the matrix approach of having all features included in the core protocol, instead of xmpp's approach of leveraging extensions...whicuh again is not bad, its simply what i prefer. also i favor matrix's bridging approach, though it has its flaws (for now). Of course, time will tell...and ultimately i favor any technology that empowers users with more privacy and security, and liberty (through choice as well as open sourceness).
I like the matrix approach of having all features included in the core protocol, instead of xmpp's approach of leveraging extensions...whicuh again is not bad, its simply what i prefer. also i favor matrix's bridging approach, though it has its flaws (for now). Of course, time will tell...and ultimately i favor any technology that empowers users with more privacy and security, and liberty (through choice as well as open sourceness).