“We’re aware of reports that access to Signal has been blocked in some countries,” Signal says. If you are affected by the blocks, the company recommends turning on its censorship circumvention feature. (NetBlocks reports that this feature lets Signal “remain usable” in Russia.)
I take that as a compelling recommendation for Signal.
Just turn on the censorship intervention feature
based
Legitimate countries don’t need to ban communications platforms.
Is tiktok ok?
I’d say social media platforms are an entire different beast.
Facebook is not the same as Facebook Messenger for instance.
We should allow the US surveillance giants into all countries, and let US companies control all world social media and communications platforms. Signal too, since it’s a US-hosted centralized service that must follow its NSL laws /s
I find these absolutist arguments particularly hilarious in face of UK now actively talking about restricting social media, and arresting people for posts. When people use media to incite violence and social unrest in countries the west considers to be adversaries, free speech stands above all other considerations. However, as soon as these things start happening in the west, then the restrictions on speech are immediately put into place.
This means it’s working.
That’s a glowing recommendation of Signal. And a good reminder to donate. I’m doing it right now.
Worth highlighting that Telegram in Russia and WhatsApp in Venezuela - both with vastly larger user bases than Signal - are not blocked…
But they are not as secure as Signal
Believe that’s the point.
