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Re:Using Matrix to replace proprietary and centralized chat ... by m4rtink on Sunday November 15, 2020 @08:59AM (#25101217)
Whatsapp: Sends all phone numbers on your phone to a third party.

Discord: Works as long as Discord does not run out of VC money.

Telegram: Sends all phone numbers on your phone to a third party.

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Re:Using Matrix to replace proprietary and centralized chat ... by tinco on Sunday November 15, 2020 @05:06PM (#25105375)
What is your point? That Matrix can never be popular as a phone messenging app because it doesn't collect phone numbers, and doesn't raise VC capital?
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