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This is a smart move - ban the lesser known apps to herd everyone to Whatsapp and backdoor just that one

• opportune 3y ago
  That assumes an official ban actually makes it so nobody can use banned apps. This tends to be a bad assumption
  • ddalex 3y ago
    They don’t need get everybody, just prevent the network effect.
    • opportune 3y ago
      I think that would prevent regular joes from accessing whatever it is the article is referring to as messages from terrorists to supporters. But I’d be surprised if terrorists are not organized enough to know to use VPNs
      • hnlmorg 3y ago
        “Terrorists” is such a vague term in a lot of jurisdictions. Sometimes a “terrorist” might be someone peaceful but who doesn’t support the current regime. So we aren’t always talking about comic book-style super villains here.