Signal massively downloaded amid rising tensions, number one in Denmark 🇩🇰 🇬🇱
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@dallo @aboutsignal
That’s why I use briar. That and you need a phone number to use signal.@keylimeduck @aboutsignal yes and briar is an awesome projet.
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@keylimeduck @aboutsignal yes and briar is an awesome projet.
@dallo @aboutsignal agreed.
Hello from the Snowbelt.
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Signal massively downloaded amid rising tensions, number one in Denmark 🇩🇰 🇬🇱
People are looking for a safer alternative to WhatsApp
👉 https://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-massively-downloaded-amid-rising-tensions-number-one-in-denmark/
#signal #signalmessenger #signalapp #tech #privacy #whatsapp #denmark #greenland #news
@aboutsignal thanks for reminding me to download Signal.
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Signal massively downloaded amid rising tensions, number one in Denmark 🇩🇰 🇬🇱
People are looking for a safer alternative to WhatsApp
👉 https://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-massively-downloaded-amid-rising-tensions-number-one-in-denmark/
#signal #signalmessenger #signalapp #tech #privacy #whatsapp #denmark #greenland #news
Strange allmost all are downloading random apps. Xmpp is the best solution. Host your own server or you have multiple servers In Europe too. No need do rely on anything single service
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Signal massively downloaded amid rising tensions, number one in Denmark 🇩🇰 🇬🇱
People are looking for a safer alternative to WhatsApp
👉 https://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-massively-downloaded-amid-rising-tensions-number-one-in-denmark/
#signal #signalmessenger #signalapp #tech #privacy #whatsapp #denmark #greenland #news
@aboutsignal Are you dumb ?
So since US tension you move to an US ONLY app (Amazon, Google, Microsoft server only) ?
Dumbness/20
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@aboutsignal thanks for reminding me to download Signal.
@lucien_pca @aboutsignal yeah download the US app, on US server, with US fondation controlling it and Source on US GIT
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@aboutsignal@mastodon.social
Hopefully, more and more people in Europe will switch away from the fascist tech bros from the USA.@anikke @aboutsignal Singal IS US tech
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@aboutsignal Every European should do the same. While our leaders are constrained by dependence on the US, we as citizens have the freedom to take action.
@SirpaSK @aboutsignal Signal IS us technology, by US on US server controlled by US fundation and source on US git
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@lucien_pca @aboutsignal yeah download the US app, on US server, with US fondation controlling it and Source on US GIT
@lexinova @aboutsignal I'm not happy about it, but the European alternatives are really not there yet... at least it's not more data for Meta to grab.
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@lexinova @aboutsignal I'm not happy about it, but the European alternatives are really not there yet... at least it's not more data for Meta to grab.
@lucien_pca @aboutsignal it's why i have installed the 2 apps, @delta@chaos.scial and @session
Also i would recommend you to move out of mastodon.social to an EU server of mastodon (like mine), because mastodon.social use US CDN and US DNS, so a US cut will cut you out of their server.
if you want to know witch country a website use go to : https://bgp.tools/ put the url in start here, click on the button and you will see to the right of the IP the flags of the country
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I have been using, am happy with and can highly recommend SimpleX:
It's not as polished and is a bit more technical, but for me the extra effort was worth it.
Another issue with Signal--apart from using AWS and Google servers and being US based--is the fact that you need a mobile number and a smartphone. If you don't log in for a while with an iOS or Android app, your Signal account is deleted. I learned it the hard way. Thus, I set up SimpleX, informed my family and friends and did not look back.
@RaffKarva @alexblock simplex is controlled by US server, https://bgp.tools/dns/simplex.chat, https://bgp.tools/dns/simplex.im, https://bgp.tools/dns/simplexonflux.com
so we cannot trust them
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@lexinova @aboutsignal I'm not happy about it, but the European alternatives are really not there yet... at least it's not more data for Meta to grab.
@lucien_pca @aboutsignal i removed simpleX as they also US majority of US server / service.
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@RaffKarva @alexblock simplex is controlled by US server, https://bgp.tools/dns/simplex.chat, https://bgp.tools/dns/simplex.im, https://bgp.tools/dns/simplexonflux.com
so we cannot trust them
That’s a very wrong statement.
Firstly, you can run SimpleX on your own VPS or on a server in your own house.
Secondly, SimpleX uses decentralised infrastructure that consists of user-operated nodes, similar to Tor or Fediverse, and it’s spread out throughout the world.
Lastly, when using SimpleX, you can choose which individual servers you want your messages to be routed through, so you can disable any nodes you wish. The only servers I use are all EU based.
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That’s a very wrong statement.
Firstly, you can run SimpleX on your own VPS or on a server in your own house.
Secondly, SimpleX uses decentralised infrastructure that consists of user-operated nodes, similar to Tor or Fediverse, and it’s spread out throughout the world.
Lastly, when using SimpleX, you can choose which individual servers you want your messages to be routed through, so you can disable any nodes you wish. The only servers I use are all EU based.
@RaffKarva @alexblock all existing server are in the US so the "could" is not valid.
Since default are powerfull that mean that 99% of user are using US only server.
So your statement is unwise.
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@RaffKarva @alexblock simplex is controlled by US server, https://bgp.tools/dns/simplex.chat, https://bgp.tools/dns/simplex.im, https://bgp.tools/dns/simplexonflux.com
so we cannot trust them
I just realised that you’re confusing your browser routing to SimpleX website with messaging routing via SimpleX Messaging Protocol.
It’s like saying that my connection to NHS website routes through US servers so I can’t trust my local GP.
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@RaffKarva @alexblock all existing server are in the US so the "could" is not valid.
Since default are powerfull that mean that 99% of user are using US only server.
So your statement is unwise.
@lexinova@toot.community @alexblock
I just realised that you’re confusing your browser routing to SimpleX website with messaging routing via SimpleX Messaging Protocol.
It’s like saying that my browser routes to the NHS website through US servers therefore I can’t trust my local GP.
For anyone who’s reading this thread, SimpleX Messaging Protocol works just like the Fediverse, where you chose which nodes (instances) you federate with. You can disable (defederate) the servers you choose, and only federate (or route your E2EE messages) with the ones you trust. If you want, you can completely disconnect from the whole network except your family and friends by using your own servers.
It’s also fully open source, you’re welcome to inspect the code should you wish prior to installation.
Here’s the whitepaper for anyone who’s interested:
https://github.com/simplex-chat/simplexmq/blob/stable/protocol/overview-tjr.md
P.S. I now muted the above person due to AI in their profile, so won’t see replies.
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@jztusk @TehAppKiller @aboutsignal We use this:
It works superbly. Unfortunately, owned by zoom.
@MarvinFreeman ... Zoom is a US company 🤔
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Give better alternatives
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@TehAppKiller @aboutsignal this is not true. Signal's server is open source. Signal does not control user encryption keys. Signal does not store user contacts. Signal backups are encrypted.
@derekmorr @TehAppKiller @aboutsignal can you self host it?
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@derekmorr @TehAppKiller @aboutsignal can you self host it?