@halva @lynn @signalapp @deilann
The problem is one needs to literally acquire a phone number and have access to it, and the demand of a phone number itself is bad. This makes it unnecessarily complex and expensive compared to using @monocles / #monoclesChat.
(Cuz if I've to pay to communicate, I might just choose a provider that isn't a #VC #MoneyBurningParty but a long-term sustainable solution based off #OpenStandards!)
- I'm sorry for your location. My sincere condolences!
Still, #Signal doesn't allow #SelfCustody of all the keys & #SelfHosting, which makes it vulnerable as a #proprietary #centralized, #SingleVendor & #SingleProvider solution.
- Just because @Mer__edith isn't having #Roskonmadnozr pointing a gun at her head doesn't mean she'd risk jail for a user when push comes to shove.
And with #CloudAct on one hand and #Trump wanting to "Speedrun Hitler", I'd not rely on Signal.
- The "Metadata" #FUD is just a marketing bs because Signal will comply with warrants, whereas nothing prevents me from buying a Thin client, setting up an #OnionService to tunnel everything over @torproject / #Tor and rig it to disconnect power if tampered with or upon command.
I have setup comms for critical operations (incl. helping people flee Russia!) and I'd rather choose #OnionShare over #Signal if #Metadata is a real concern.
- Internet Access, even in "P.R." #China, is something feasible to workout given the massive prevalence of public #WiFi. Also it's easier to spoof/anonymize a MAC than an #IMEI or even #IMSI, so making one dependent on #PhoneNumbers to even sign up is inherently bad!
