• timbuck2themoon@sh.itjust.works
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    18 days ago

    I almost think that’s a pro. I don’t understand how signal intends to pay for servers forever with voluntary donations. Though I’d be fine if they set up a mandatory annual fee.

    Signal is far more polished IMO but both are great.

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      17 days ago

      I don’t understand how signal intends to pay for servers forever with voluntary donations.

      I think donations can be sustainable if the service in question is handled correctly. Imo, federation/decentralization would improve this, as it wouldn’t place the cost burden on a single entity.

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      17 days ago

      I almost think that’s a pro. I don’t understand how signal intends to pay for servers forever with voluntary donations.

      In the same vein, a privately owned service, to me, is rather suspect if it is free of cost — the money’s gotta come from somewhere.