eta: thanks, i ended up suggesting DeltaChat, but leaving this thread open if other people are looking
hi can someone tell me how to either use signal without ever using a phone or another encrypted messaging service that doesn't require a phone?
note to the linux people that this is for someone who is dealing with meta removing encryption, it can't be too difficult
@forestine We can vouch for Delta Chat being decent and easy to use. Alternatively, Element (Matrix) is decent. Both can be used on desktop and a phone, but don't require a phone number.
As for Signal, we know that Signal Beta allows you to connect with folks solely via a username, keeping your phone number private, but we are not sure whether you can sign up without a phone number.
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