I remember a time when visiting a website that opens a javacript dialog box asking for your name so the message “hi <name entered>” could be displayed was baulked at.

Why does signal want a phone number to register? Is there a better alternative?

  • Maverick604
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    4 months ago

    Yes. That was how they avoided using identifying information from their users.

    • guy@piefed.social
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      4 months ago

      So the reason Session never took off is probably because exchanging contact information is a big hassle, effectively barring users looking for convenience?