Subj : Re: Alternative Messaging Apps
To : Ogg
From : paulie420
Date : Mon Jan 27 2025 05:10 pm
Og> p> Signal - still requires a phone#
Og>
Og> I'm still leary to bother with Signal. Does it facilitate
Og> sync'ing between devices?
Not too sure; since it links with an actual [Or alternative] phone# I didn't look much further.
Og> p> Sesions - no phone#, can be anonymous
Og>
Og> Exchanging the initial invite links kinda exposes the parties
Og> though if regular email is used.
Right; can't we just exchange usernames?? And if needed, an anonymous email can be used... this was the perfect mix for me; I support if on a cell phone the QR code can be moved around fairly easily...
Og> Session still is operational on Win7 machines too.
I didn't realize that - super cool!!! :P
Og> p> SimpleX - no account even; completely anonymous
Og> p> ... SimpleX is TOO much for me - Sessions is perfect IMO.
Og>
Og> I think Simplex is quite nice. It has re-edit! :D ..but I
Og> don't think it supports sync between devices.
Its just SOOO anonymous... you can switch around to ANY device so long as you have the keys - I like to have an account, just want it anonymous... this one was overkill, but is powerful if a threat model needed it.
Og> Have you tried Briar? It's has a slightly different look/flow.
I haven't... will take a gander - your next point had me think of a Briar similarity to...
Og> It facilitates a kind of "broadcast" channel where a message
Og> there will be sent to all contacts, and a "forum" channel that
Og> facilitates topical discussion if desired.
Kind of like Meshtastic - you can broadcast on a public channel, create an open channel or even create a fully encrypted, private, channel.
Dunno if you've heard of Mesh - its really cool too. Small devices, nodes, operate over a LoRa wireless chip. Nodes can text between other nodes up to 2Km away - think covering your entire property, campsite, ski area - or city... with enough nodes you can create a community of fully off-grid Meshtastic nodes.
