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OK, so in the general scheme of the UK falling apart (eat turnips, don't protest, be poor) there is a distinctly non-zero chance that the Signal messaging app may no longer be available.

We are well aware of it's limitations, but compared to the Meta ecosystem having our social graph, it's quite usable for family and friends.

So, what's a good alternative?

Have half an eye on Briar, which we haven't used for a while, but is seemingly in active development.

Primarily access via Android, as most people we know are on there for mobile use. Linux desktop access would be good too.
Security is in the privacy interest, not protection from state actors, though security is good, we need to onboard non-geeks.

Boosts and suggestions welcome.
We are in no hurry, but just looking to be prepared.
Thank you lovely people.

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Signal says it'll shut down in UK if Online Safety Bill approved
theregister.com/2023/02/25/sig…

Signal says it'll shut down in UK if Online Safety Bill approved

Plan to scan encrypted content to protect children could drive businesses away

^{Thomas Claburn (The Register)}