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> Why do all messengers keep requiring phone numbers? Matrix/Riot.im and Wire doesn't. I think they're both good alternatives.

• ekianjo 8y ago
  Wire only if you register first on a computer. from the phone if you create an account you have to use your number.
  • walterbell 8y ago
    They seem to have changed this now, you can register with an email address from mobile. It still asks for a phone number, but you can say no.
    • ekianjo 8y ago
      That has probably changed recently indeed.
• theshrike79 8y ago
  Riot.im is a damn pain to set up. I've been using computers for a quarter of a decade and I still get flummoxed by the UX. Bridging Matrix/Riot to IRC/Telegram/Whatever seems to require some black magick beyond my capabilities. On the other hand, even my grandmother can (and has) set up Telegram and WhatsApp.
  • unicornporn 8y ago
    Have you had a look lately? Plenty has happened in the last year (not only on the UX front)! https://media.ccc.de/v/35c3-9400-matrix_the_current_status_and_year_to_date https://media.ccc.de/v/35c3-9400-matrix_the_current_status_a... http://riot.im/experimental http://riot.im/experimental
  • frutiger 8y ago
    > I've been using computers for a quarter of a decade OT but I suppose you mean century?