The 4 correct essays that I've been writing for a while but am scared to publish because of backlash: You Don't Want People On Mars, Even Though You Think You Do Encrypted Group Chat Is Dangerous And Must Be Banned Your Data is Not Your Property Shorts Are The Devil's Trousers
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Replying to @luddgang
For large groups, intersects with organized spread of disinformation in a way that can get stabby.
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But is unencrypted large-group chat any different in that respect?
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Yes, it can be monitored in real time and leaves a forensic record somewhere the police can find it.
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So I'm reading from you that encrypted group chat is bad because it can be used to spread disinformation in a manner that can't be adequately investigated by authorities?
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And also lets you coordinate group action at scale without leaving a trace. Basically the chain of events I worry about is something bad happens > nasty rumors and call to action spread on encrypted groups > lots of people get killed > all encryption is banned as a result.
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That argument applies to 1-to-1 encrypted chats tho
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The scale matters, though. It's like how handgun ownership is a different animal than letting people buy a howitzer.
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So, incitement to genocide in Myanmar but with no receipts. Fascinating.
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