Why is Telegram horrible
"It’s popular but actually horrible for privacy and decentralization. Let’s dive into the reasons"
No MetaData Protection
(Who and When)
Only Mobile is Encrypted
(Phones have insecure hardware) [1]
Invented their own encryption algorithm
Unaudited with a history of security vulnerabilities [2]
Most VoIP Numbers Blocked
This how you could use crypto to hide who you are.
Tor Often Blocked
Very strict “spam” filters, even if you just write one person.
History of handing over to police
[3]
Centralized
Telegram has a dictorship control over you.
Bans for no reason.
Forced Google/Apple Stores
(Telegram requires Google Push which is closed source,
Therefore the binaries can’t be compared to code,
and Telegram’s claim of “open source” is a lie)
Your friend will try to pressure you, claiming you’re a fringe minority.
But if you repost this, we can be the majority.
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