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[–] [email protected] -3 points 7 months ago (4 children)

Signal is not applicable when you need a public space for people to just have a discussion, like in discord. Signal clients are clunky and rely on cross sync from what I see, while telegram clients are well made and convenient to use. Even Whatsapp went away from electron so I'd choose it over signal any day.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Have you tried Signal recently? On Android it's very well polished.

In fact I believe it's a shame that not more people use such a beautiful app, regardless of privacy and security implications.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 7 months ago

I have no use for it for now and as long as it's still electron on desktop I don't want to have it running.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Signal clients are clunky

Obviously you have never used Element for matrix. Signal is like a Ferrari in comparison.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago

Yeah I've never used matrix really.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Matrix would work for that and would avoid proprietary software and sketchy companies

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Does it sync automatically between desktop and mobile? Can I share an image into it on mobile and have it a few seconds later on laptop?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Yes, just keep in mind the encryption is flaky if you use a browser that clears browsing data. Best option is to use a client

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

sketchy companies

I would argue that the standard federation fragmentation issues still apply. Many instances end up defederating from each other and you have no idea which wind you're pissing into.