Dialgon
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Did you test his safety?
Is the messenger Dust safe?
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Your best bet is the xmpp protocol with either an OTR plugin or the newer OMEMO encryption protocol baked in. If you run your own xmpp server then you're in complete control of your chats and can choose not to keep any logs, etc. The OTR or OMEMO guarantees that only you and the other party in the conversation can see the content of the conversation. There isn't a need to keep looking for new "privacy focused messengers" if you go this route since xmpp is a standard protocol.
Dialgon
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I hear about such a protocol for the first time. What should I do to get started?
stack paper
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Pretty sure Dust is (or was) one of Mark Cuban's companies.
Dialgon
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May be. Do you know anything else?
rayblack
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Nope.
I just learned much about its security and it seems to be the most reliable in comparison with other encrypted messengers.
Dialgon
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User-friendly interface is required with constant use.
rayblack
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Yep, it is the main reason for mass usage.
Dialgon
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You said the inconvenience of using adamant. We can't expect it becomes popular for this reason.
rayblack
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Yes, but I hope developers will improve its user interface.
At least they have to if they want to grow usage.
Dialgon
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I also hope so. What should we do now? Do you want to try Dust?
brooklynbaby
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WhatsApp is by far the least trust worthy of all messaging applications. Do you really think with all of the security breaches that Facebook has had (keeping in mind, FB owns WhatsApp) that their data hasn't been breached, too? I can guarantee you that it has and that they're keeping it quiet in fear of future repercussions
Dialgon
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You're right. What can you expect in return? What do you use yourself?
brooklynbaby
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I used telegram until I found out that there was an exploit in it backing up to the iCloud - so whenever I would try and get rid of the exploit, it would be automatically backed up into the cloud and when I would restore it came right back into the phone.....
Now I just simply use iMessage....you can't really rely on apps (for the phone anyway), so I give my trust to Apple's message encryption.
Dialgon
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I tend to trust Apple. What do you do when your buddy uses an android?
brooklynbaby
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usually then I'll rely on google hangouts or wick if the person doesn't have an iPhone.
Dialgon
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I think it's not always convenient and possible.
rayblack
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rayblack
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Well, I might be try it, but still I don't trust its privacy.
Dialgon
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What will you choose? Adamant or Dust? You can't trust both messengers.