Signal Phone Number Requirement
The cluster focuses on debates about Signal's mandatory use of phone numbers for registration, contact discovery, and messaging, with users criticizing it for privacy risks and calling for alternatives like usernames or emails. Discussions compare it to other apps and weigh its security benefits against anonymity concerns.
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I wish Signal would enable this.
Signal requires phone number in order not to store your contact list on their servers. Instead of id's/email addresses/nicknames they are using your phone contact list. IMHO that's better for privacy.
This does somewhat break Signal's security model..
Last I checked, Signal requires and uses your phone number.
Im tired of super secure apps that ask for your phone number and even publish it to your contacts. Wake me up when Signal doesnt depend on a phone number any more.
Does this mean we will finally be able to use Signal without a phone number?
Signal is asking phone number to use, I don't see how this is good for sensitive communication (since metadata alone are often very informative).
I'm wondering if it is possible also with Signal (signal.org)
"Sorry, I only use Signal" has worked nearly a decade for me
Oh wow, looks like Signal requiring a phone number strikes a good balance.