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We technologists will probably be able to circumvent any Signal-ban. But we don't exist in a vacuum, we are a small part of a larger society. Who's at the other
by louwrentius 2y ago
We technologists will probably be able to circumvent any Signal-ban. But we don't exist in a vacuum, we are a small part of a larger society. Who's at the other end of your conversation?
Most 'regular/normal' people won't and most importantly - don't want to - jump through the technical hoops to keep using Signal.
Although the downside of the official app stores is clear, the alternative might result in a swift return to the '90s and '00s where malware and viruses were rampant. Pick your poison.
- radlad 2y agoI think malware and viruses are less common for many reasons, but I suspect increased awareness and security posture (including the architecture of modern OS) has more to do with this than "walled gardens." Malware does make it onto closed app stores, and many users (e.g. on Windows) still don't use app stores. The answer you're looking for is probably to build more decentralized, FOSS software with better UX. Much easier said than done of course.