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author here. I don't think you understood what I am complaining about. I am complaining exactly about chrome only and usage of non-standard api. As for storag
by soapdog 12y ago
author here.
I don't think you understood what I am complaining about. I am complaining exactly about chrome only and usage of non-standard api.
As for storage, the web client is requesting non-standard file system permission exactly to store things. I am saying they should use a standard API such as IndexedDB for that kind of thing.
I do understand a thing or two about IM having worked on more than a client before. There is no need whatsoever for the hacks they did...
As for surveillance, thats another can of worms that is not protected by what they are doing. Traffic is intercepted at other vulnerable spots such as the carrier itself or ISP.
- bazookajoes 12y agoI do understand. One of your complaints is "Mistake three - It doesn't work if your phone is not connected to the internet." That is not a mistake. It is a direct result of the fundamental insight that enabled whatsapp to become what is is - being stateless. Your first two complaints are technical, but the third is a business decision that optimizes their product to fit the needs of the market. This is a by the by, but surveillence in the context of business requirements means something different. For example, financial companies need to surveil their employee's messages for illegal activity.
- Max_Mustermann 12y agoWhat does being stateless mean, in this context?
- sangnoir 12y agoStoring your IM data & meta-data on their servers. i.e. Pending, delivered, read. If they allowed phone to be offline, that data would need to be synced when it comes online.