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Can't the user just ignore this cryptocurrency BS if they (like myself) have no intention of using it?

by Lev1a 6y ago

Saris 6y ago
You can for sure. But it seems like a waste of resources by Signal, they could be making the chat part of the app better instead.
gruez 6y ago
You can, it's just that having the cryptocurrency in the first place leaves a bad taste in some people's mouths.
- lameiam 6y ago
  don't lick your phone then, seriously, if you don't like a feature, do use it. Done.
  - 2pEXgD0fZ5cF 6y ago
    The problem is that these features need to be worked on, they require attention and the implementation sends a (strong) message. It's not just the fact that it exists that leaves the bad taste, it's the fact the decision was made, what that implies about the mentality/goals of the people making such a decision and that it will from that point on hog resources. And those aspects won't go away by not using it.
marcinzm 6y ago
I feel the biggest concern is about focus shift for Signal since doing one shady thing usually means other shady things will be done. You can ignore it for now but how much will they push it over time to make it harder and harder to ignore? Will grandma accidentally buy tokens due to some dark pattern UI and then call you about it? Will you get constant messages from scammers trying to get you to send them tokens? This might not happen but I feel it is a valid concern for a platform you wish to stay on longer term. edit: And since the CEO of the token company has said he wishes to make future monetary donations to Signal they have an incentive for making the token do well.
unionpivo 5y ago
Problem is that with the cryptocurrencies, it opens the app to whole new financial legal frameworks and agencies. Not to mention that with the number of scams with cryptocurrencies It's not inconceivable that either Apple or Google will eventually ban them from App store (apps using cryptos)

Can't the user just ignore this cryptocurrency BS if they (like myself) have no intention of using it?

by Lev1a 6y ago

Can't the user just ignore this cryptocurrency BS if they (like myself) have no intention of using it?

You can for sure. But it seems like a waste of resources by Signal, they could be making the chat part of the app better instead.

gruez 6y ago

You can, it's just that having the cryptocurrency in the first place leaves a bad taste in some people's mouths.

lameiam 6y ago
don't lick your phone then, seriously, if you don't like a feature, do use it. Done.
- 2pEXgD0fZ5cF 6y ago
  The problem is that these features need to be worked on, they require attention and the implementation sends a (strong) message. It's not just the fact that it exists that leaves the bad taste, it's the fact the decision was made, what that implies about the mentality/goals of the people making such a decision and that it will from that point on hog resources. And those aspects won't go away by not using it.

marcinzm 6y ago

I feel the biggest concern is about focus shift for Signal since doing one shady thing usually means other shady things will be done. You can ignore it for now but how much will they push it over time to make it harder and harder to ignore? Will grandma accidentally buy tokens due to some dark pattern UI and then call you about it? Will you get constant messages from scammers trying to get you to send them tokens? This might not happen but I feel it is a valid concern for a platform you wish to stay on longer term. edit: And since the CEO of the token company has said he wishes to make future monetary donations to Signal they have an incentive for making the token do well.

unionpivo 5y ago

Problem is that with the cryptocurrencies, it opens the app to whole new financial legal frameworks and agencies. Not to mention that with the number of scams with cryptocurrencies It's not inconceivable that either Apple or Google will eventually ban them from App store (apps using cryptos)