Either way the point of telegram is not in privacy for everyone. You trade protection for convenience (cloud data and great clients)
That’s not what their marketing says.
Seeing their user base, it suits most people.
Most people have zero idea what kind of security telegram provides.
possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 month ago
Just use something that isn’t a child abuse Russian chat app. There are so many better options.
rdri@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Use for what? Are there alternatives that aggregate news, have bot support, non-electron clients and immediately sync between desktop and mobile?
possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 month ago
Yes? You aren’t going to find a one to one telegram clone. A replacement isn’t a clone
rdri@lemmy.world 1 month ago
You know I wasn’t asking for a replacement. You’re suggesting e2ee-first software to people who might not really need it in the first place.
Personally, when I think about all the quirks and requirements that must be met for some chat to happily accept a new member in a e2ee scheme, I get mad. My daily chats, gifs and cat photos aren’t worth everyone’s effort and discomfort.
Also, I use WhatsApp not because I like it but because it’s easier than forcing dozens of people to use something else. I hate it because of how it works, and it doesn’t have anything to do with e2ee part (it’s worthless for stuff I use WhatsApp for). I like that it dropped electron though - I value my ram.