ᗪᗩᗰᑎBut Telegram isn’t private/secure by default. By default everything is stored on their servers in an way that’s accessible to admins, whoever buys them or infiltrates their infra - YIKES
HidingCatPrivacy isn't the reason I use Telegram, so it's moot.
And that’s a valid point. Many people use Facebook for the features it provides knowing that they’re giving away their data to a third party. As long as the consumer is aware of what they’re doing and the pros/cons is all that matters.