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Re:Why I won't recommend Signal anymore by mirimir on Sunday November 06, 2016 @12:18AM (#12883486)
> If you need secure messaging, go with Signal.

How can Signal be considered secure if Google has the metadata?

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Re:Why I won't recommend Signal anymore by tptacek on Sunday November 06, 2016 @01:46AM (#12883730)
Google does not have the metadata.
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Re:Why I won't recommend Signal anymore by mirimir on Sunday November 06, 2016 @01:56AM (#12883933)
Don't they have your contact list? And isn't there a mobile number associated with the account?

Edit: OK, I get that maybe these are non-issues.

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