[palata]

The thing is that if the client is open source, you can build it yourself if you need to.

Most Signal users don't need to do that. But sensitive users can. I think it matters.

[NayamAmarshe]

The choice matters. That's what open source is all about, a choice and giving the users some power.

I still can't believe people feel the need to justify Facebook's actions, even after their horrible track record and continuous violations of the user privacy and trust.

[palata]

I am not sure if they justify Facebook's actions, or if they just don't care.