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Usernames...for everyone!!!

Usernames are now out of beta and available for anyone using the latest version of the Signal app--≥7.0.

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_jayrope
_jayrope
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@Meredith Whittaker @mr.w0bb1t In terms of anonymity i see no difference as long as #Signal doesn't offer to register an account without a phone number. Yet #Threema, #Matrix and #Briar offer this already.
#signal #threema #matrix #briar @Meredith Whittaker @mr.w0bb1t
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Tio
Tio
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I chose mine and I've been using Signal for so long I remember when no one knew about it really, and were wondering why I am using it. I kinda forced everyone who wanted to contact me to use Signal else they could not. So I am happy to see the progress that's being made and how much more popular it has become.

@Meredith Whittaker I truly enjoy the sharpness you show when being interviewed about tech in general - no bla bla bla that we are all so sick of. I just "discovered" you haha.

Anyway, I noticed now that the usernames are available for more people that I start to get a bunch of spam friends requests on Signal. I wonder if this is going to become more of an issue because of the introduction of usernames.

@Meredith Whittaker
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Sunshine
Sunshine
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Hi Sir, I could definitely relate to: "I kinda forced everyone who wanted to contact me to use Signal else they could not." :ablobcatbongo:
And then in my mind I've justified that I'm actually doing them more good than bad by forcing them to do the switch. Haha.
(I still dream of a time in the future when they could fully appreciate what I've done and not just remember me for being a difficult friend/family. :ablobcatheartsqueeze:)
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Gaveen Prabhasara
Gaveen Prabhasara
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it specifically says only share the username with people you trust. Is this because of general privacy practice or are there concerns about the implementation for public scenarios (e.g., if you put it in a business card, profile picture, etc.)? Also, is the naming scheme experimental (e.g., Discord doing away with number flags later)?
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Mario
Mario
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I use the apk version from signal website due to the main app not supporting ntfy notifications. I haven't receive the update yet. Is there any update disparity between the 2 versions?
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ex_06
ex_06
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is it necessary to wait for everyone to get on 7.0 (those 90days) to avoid leaking the account to people that already have my number?
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Sunshine
Sunshine
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Thank you @signalapp team! I have now sent reminders to all my Signal contacts about this, signing the message with "Signal's heiress". :ablobcatwink:
@Signal
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ocdtrekkie
ocdtrekkie
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This was "why I don't use Signal", so I guess it's time for me to use Signal.
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Th3G4m3r
Th3G4m3r
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Why can only letters and numbers be used for user names? No special characters or other fonts?
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Th3G4m3r
Th3G4m3r
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But please make it possible with different characters (different formatting). Currently only pure letters and numbers are possible
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