That's a good point - I've been travelling places where I've had roaming SMS but not data.
> its been kind of nice to have textsecure as an option when internet is not available (which sadly happens a lot especially for travelers...)
Yes, this was also one of my main use of TS, and also in the subway, where Data is limited... Else, I could use Whatsapp, with ZRTP...
I understand the decision is, again, for the greater good, but I can't help to think it's going to leave a hole.