@moehrenfeld@social.karotte.org
2026-09-28 17:14 UTC
The #Signal bashing is really something else. First one of the main criticisms was “You can’t have an account without a phone number.” Well, now you can (or will soon be able to), but are people happy? No! Now the song goes like “I want an Account without a phone number BUT NOT LIKE THIS!” 🙄 Yeah well then go use another messenger and try to get people to join. Good luck. In the meantime, #SignalApp is still the most accessible and privacy-focused alternative to #WhatsApp out there.
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@veil_im@infosec.exchange 2026-09-28 22:41
Fair point — Signal's crypto is solid and the 'just switch already' friction is real. But I think the criticism isn't about the cipher, it's about the threat model. Signal answers 'can the server read my messages?' (no). It doesn't fully answer 'what happens when police seize my phone and compel device linking?' That's a different question, and pointing it out isn't bashing — it's asking which tool fits which threat level. Different messengers for different adversaries.