Telegram will share 50% of it's ad revenue with channel owners

https://lemm.ee/post/25160983

Telegram will share 50% of it's ad revenue with channel owners - lemm.ee

Alternative links: https://telegraph.ph/Telegram-announces-to-share-its-50-ad-revenue-with-channel-owners-02-28 [https://telegraph.ph/Telegram-announces-to-share-its-50-ad-revenue-with-channel-owners-02-28]

I don’t understand Telegram, it just seems like Signal, but worse. Can someone explain to me what the purpose of Telegram is?
Its better than signal in every aspect except privacy (still better than whatsapp in that and arguably a secure messaging app).

You didn’t tell me how it’s better in any way, and you told me that it’s worse in a very very important way. So… why would I ever use it?

Sounds to me like Signal is still the best messaging app.

I've heard Telegram is better for distributing Russian/right wing propaganda, so there is that...
nice argument comrade, “I’ve heard”
Telegram Messaging App Struggles Over New Fans From Far Right

The app has helped fuel democracy movements in Iran and Belarus but now faces scrutiny as extremists and conspiracy theorists flock to it amid crackdowns by Facebook and Twitter on disinformation.

The New York Times
Shoes you can express your views freely on telegram, seems plus point to me

Its financially backed by the Kremlin.

edit: source

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala says it brought Russia's RDIF into Telegram bond stake

RDIF participated in a minority capacity through the Russia-UAE joint investment platform

Gulf News
Atleast read the article before spreading misinformation 😮‍💨, telegram is completely funded by its users.