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I got a new job. whatsapp group (20 people) is migrating to signal because I don't use it. (lemmy.ml)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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I understand that it may be problematic sometimes but this was very smooth. I didn't even say anything.

A: what's your number for the whatsapp group Me: I don't have whatsapp because of facebook. B: ok, we have to use signal then A: ok

And that was it. Life can be very easy sometimes

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[+] -24 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

Signal is so bloated compared to Conversations on Android. Also it's a walled garden requiring your ph number to register (edit: and requires owning a smart phoneπŸ‘Ž). Based in the US so not great for privacy. Marginally better than Whatsapp suppose.

Edit: and it requires a smart phone.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    Signal app size 165MB. Conversations: 42MB.

    I can't message someone on Signal without installing Signal or Molly which also uses Signal servers, which has to be trusted on good faith (can't run my own). Ergo a walled garden just like Whatsapp.

    I can't register with just a username & password. I have to trust their PR saying they don't store my ph #.

    US has some of the worst legislation when it comes to privacy; when the agencies decide they want your data, Signal will not be allowed to tell you. And don't give me the bs line that they only store 3 pieces of info about you. Unless you've built their server software you don't know what they collect am store.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Not that I will convince you to use signal, but there are desktop versions as well, so technically not required to use a smart phone.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    I use Signal. It's the in thing in my circles.

    The desktop version cannot be used independently; you still need to make and maintain an account on a smart phone. Also the desktop version uses crazy memory. It's a pos. I no longer use it. Also you're limited to 2 devices: one phone & one comp. I sync my xmpp chats between 3 or 4, depending.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Signal works across more than two devices.

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