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That it relies on bluetooth/wifi rather than on the internet is interesting to me. It means that the network is human-based, and really feels like underground n
by d--b 5y ago
That it relies on bluetooth/wifi rather than on the internet is interesting to me. It means that the network is human-based, and really feels like underground networks in heavily-censored states from before the 00s. Think resistance networks in China who would distribute forbidden books, or how american films made their way in the ussr by exchanging VHS.
I'd argue that this is not something to evade censorship from big platforms, but rather to evade surveillance in deeply corrupt countries.
- mukesh610 5y agoI'd say it's a rather insecure platform if it's meant to evade surveillance. In a heavily censored state, the only types of people who'd use this platform are those who are against the state, and if the state gets hold of this application it's pretty easy to find out what's being shared just by walking close to one of the users who are most likely already in a watchlist.
- Anunayj 5y agoAnd can also be used to find new people.