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Make central IS opt-in (#80)

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### Do I need to use mxisd if I run a Homeserver?
No, but it is strongly recommended, even if you don't use any Identity store or integration.
In its default configuration, mxisd will talk to the central Matrix Identity servers and use other federated public
servers when performing queries, giving you access to at least the same information as if you were not running it.
In its default configuration, mxisd uses other federated public servers when performing queries.
It can also [be configured](features/identity.md#lookups) to use the central matrix.org servers, giving you access to at
least the same information as if you were not running it.
It will also give your users a choice to make their 3PIDs available publicly, ensuring they are made aware of the
privacy consequences, which is not the case with the central Matrix.org servers.
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### Will I loose access to the central Matrix.org/Vector.im Identity data if I use mxisd?
No.
In its default configuration, mxisd act as a proxy to Matrix.org/Vector.im. You will have access to the same data and
behaviour than if you were using them directly. There is no downside in using mxisd with the default configuration.
In its default configuration, mxisd does not talk to the central Identity server matrix.org to avoid leaking your private
data and those of people you might know.
mxisd can also be configured not to talk to the central Identity servers if you wish.
mxisd [can be configured](features/identity.md#lookups) to talk to the central Identity servers if you wish.
### So mxisd is just a big hack! I don't want to use non-official features!
mxisd primary concern is to always be compatible with the Matrix ecosystem and the Identity service API.
mxisd primary concerns are your privacy and to always be compatible with the Matrix ecosystem and the Identity service API.
Whenever the API will be updated and/or enhanced, mxisd will follow, remaining 100% compatible with the ecosystem.
Therefore, using mxisd is a safe choice. It will be like using the central Matrix.org Identity servers, yet not closing
the door to a growing list of enhancements and integrations.
### Should I use mxisd if I don't host my own Homeserver?
No.