Speaking of wacky hole in the wall messagers!
Its tectonically a network stack but theres a few apps, to use it. And MAAAN is it decentralized
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XMPP also supports federation, or server-to-server communication, but it's whitelist based from my cursory read
Such a benefit indeed. Like email, you can use any server and app. Except it has more instant messenging features.
Because the most useful communication apps are the ones that you can reach people on. XMPP's lack of user friendly UX or long term support and commitment make it DOA for most normal people, which in turn makes it DOA for everyone who might want to talk to one of those normal people who are turned off by it.
Use simplex. Funny the cons you named about signal, people were arguing with me about a few days ago. (Phone numbers aren't good for privacy)
It does suck if you do a lot of filesharing, since files only stay in the servers for 2 days
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Signal is really simple and has a sizable userbase now. I've worked with people in non-tech companies and they'll have signal installed because theres someone in management that cares for security to a degree and does official nonofficial team communication with signal
Element/Matrix I think has a chance. The newest Element X app looks a lot better on the phone and on desktop. It's progressing to good user experience
Signal & Conversations (XMPP). Apparently the move from WA to Signal seems easier for most of my bubble. Can't understand why.
You can't understand why? Are you incapable of evaluating a user experience?
Care to explain, kind person? What's so different between Signal and WA that a user could not find their way? Enlighten me.
For start, search xmpp on the app store and notice how the first result is a paid app that costs $8 and isn't clear whether or not it will connect you to your friends.
Well I seached for "jabber" and found Trillian as fourth or so hit. Dunno how good it's on Apple, but I seem to remember using a PC build somewhen with no negative memories. It's free. Your concerns till now seem like rambling. Or general, as in: How do I make people leave WA, which is, admittedly, complicated.
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You cant make anyone do anything, you can entice them over.
To do that they need to be simple and easy to use, what you're describing is already more complicated than downloading signal or WhatsApp, signing up, and starting.