Re:Telegram Became the Anti-Facebook
by konart on Wednesday February 09, 2022 @03:01AM
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>I don't see how Telegram is any different to say, Signal. It may have better apps, UX, features and more which that alone makes it a compelling competitor
You have answered your own question there. Humans naturally chose paths that they find convenient, not necessarily safest or otherwise "better" paths.
Re:Telegram Became the Anti-Facebook
by DocTomoe on Wednesday February 09, 2022 @03:27AM
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Also, out of the "popular" IM networks (network effect is a real thing), Telegram is the only one that has a sensible API to interface with your own systems.
You have answered your own question there. Humans naturally chose paths that they find convenient, not necessarily safest or otherwise "better" paths.