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I think it’s pretty important to point out that Signal allows you to import this number with a QR code, so it’s not very arduous to do to verification.
by hnarn 3y ago
I think it’s pretty important to point out that Signal allows you to import this number with a QR code, so it’s not very arduous to do to verification.
- georgyo 3y agoVarious OpenPGP clients have this feature as well, such as OpenKeychain. OpenGPG, the the most commonly used implemention of OpenPGP, doesn't have QR codes because it's meant to be a cli and a library. With an open standard different clients will have different client facing features.
- anonym29 3y ago[flagged]
- burkaman 3y agoI enjoy the internet because I can interact with and learn from people with very different skillsets and experiences than me. I don't think I would enjoy it very much if it were only used by computer enthusiasts.
- unixr 3y agoThis is a terrible and very un-empathetic take. The internet would be a much more enjoyable place if we strive to make it as secure, useful, and accessible as possible to as many people as possible instead of gatekeeping it to a certain group we decide are worthy because they are capable of browsing HN with curl instead of Chrome or something like that
- mikrotikker 3y agoNo. Society joining the internet has led to the downfall of society. It should be left to the nerds.
- lobocinza 3y ago> The internet would be a much more enjoyable place if we strive to make it as secure, useful, and accessible as possible to as many people as possible instead of gatekeeping it to a certain group we decide are worthy because they are capable of browsing HN with curl instead of Chrome or something like that An ideal to aspire but many will use for things worst than porn.
- monetus 3y agoThe roads would indeed be more enjoyable as well if only mechanics were allowed to drive on them, but alas.
- anonym29 3y agoI also unironically agree with this, fwiw.