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Signal is the No. 1 downloaded app in the Netherlands. But why? (techcrunch.com)

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[-] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

I use Telegram, like betamax have I backed the wrong horse?

[-] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Holy shit... Yes, yes you have.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Hah, thanks. I had no idea it was Russian backed. I dropped it over the weekend. The only issue is I'm now solely on WhatsApp as none of my friends/family are behind this movement.

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