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If people don't have Signal set to delete sensitive messages quickly, then they may as well just be texting.

• AdamN 9mo ago
  That's a strong statement. Also imho it's important that we use Signal for normal stuff like discussing where to get coffee tomorrow - no need for disappearing messages there.
  • aschobel 9mo ago
    I'm weird, i even have disappearing messages for my coffee chats. It's kind of refreshing not having any history.
    • zikduruqe 9mo ago
      I'm an inbox zero person... I keep even my personal notes to disappear after 2 days. For conversations 1 day.
  • tptacek 9mo ago
    Not if you're using Signal for life-and-death secure messaging; in that scenario it's table stakes.
  • CGMthrowaway 9mo ago
    Strong and accurate. Considering non-disappearing messages the same as texts is not the same thing as saying all Signal messages ought to be disappearing or else the app is useless. Telegram allows you to have distinct disappearing settings for each chat/group. Not sure how it works on Signal, but a solution like this could be possible.