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@debacle

#XMPP #Messenger #SocialMedia ownership

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Thank you for the clarification. I did state (at least in the convo mentioned) that #XMPP is (but) a protocol.
The FOSS messenger(s) based on it, however, to my knowledge, are but niche apps for the technologically savvy.--No-one of my RL contacts has ever mentioned it (no a represantive sample, OFC.)

#Jabber, w/o having any further knowledge other than the superficial one...

@thevril @pluralistic

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@HistoPol @debacle @thevril @pluralistic Both Prav and Quicksy accounts can be used with any XMPP client, and can talk to any XMPP server - no lock-in.

And those who don't like using phone numbers for registration can use other services like conversations.im and still talk to Quicksy and Prav users.

Also, snikket.im provides easy self-hosting, an invite system for easy onboarding, branded clients on most app stores, and paid hosting options.

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conversations.imConversations - Jabber/XMPP client for AndroidAn open source instant messaging client. Easy to use, reliable, battery friendly. With built-in support for e2e encryption, group chats and media transfer.