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Iraqis use Firechat messaging app to overcome net block
- dmckeon 12y agoPrevious discussions at: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7863264 [~June 7, 2014] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7514156 [~April 1, 2014] recap: Bluetooth+WiFi; closed source, apparently little privacy/security. This might be useful in post-disaster situations, when large portions of the normal infra-structure are impacted or unavailable, either intermittently or for some time. I'm thinking earthquake, hurricane, flood, and similar, when people might be more willing to trade privacy/security for information & communication. OTOH, it might just amplify a rumor mill.