Re:Show HN: ChatSecure iOS v4.0 – OMEMO and Signal Protocol
by gtirloni on Wednesday January 18, 2017 @07:52AM
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I'm not arguing about the validity of the method that was chosen. I agree it's a valid method.
What I'm saying is that, if the goal is widespread usage, there are little small roadblocks before users can actually be using the app.
I cannot ask my family and friends to install F-droid or pay for an app that I'm not even sure they will like. So realistically, I will never mention it to them.
Maybe I misunderstood what is the target audience from the beginning. You're telling me it is the 0.0001℅ of the population that uses 3rd-party app stores, Linux, etc. That's fine too but it comes with its own limitations.
What I'm saying is that, if the goal is widespread usage, there are little small roadblocks before users can actually be using the app.
I cannot ask my family and friends to install F-droid or pay for an app that I'm not even sure they will like. So realistically, I will never mention it to them.
Maybe I misunderstood what is the target audience from the beginning. You're telling me it is the 0.0001℅ of the population that uses 3rd-party app stores, Linux, etc. That's fine too but it comes with its own limitations.