If Whatsapp had 1 billion users and each one paid $1/yr, it would take Facebook 19 years to recoup the $19B it paid this year.
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@aral e2e encryption doesn't fit my assumptions about FB's motives in acquiring FB though. I remain confused about their agenda. -
@graphiclunarkid@aral right, time to rethink those assumptions. -
@frabcus I’ll rethink the assumptions when Facebook alters its business model :) +@graphiclunarkid -
@aral@frabcus@graphiclunarkid they still still have the metadata, textsecure doesn't protect against that, right? -
@dominictarr@aral@graphiclunarkid very good question - can they use phone number social graph from@whatsapp in@facebook ad products? -
@frabcus@aral@graphiclunarkid@WhatsApp@facebook see "shadow profile" -
@dominictarr@frabcus@aral After reflecting on our discussion I've done some writing. I'd welcome your thoughts! https://richardskingdom.net/privacy-progress-perils-perfectionism … - 1 more reply
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@aral Very soon Facebook will start to get their stuff on "the internet of things", it will be everywhere… together with Google.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@aral Whatsapp's figures look so good because it's had amazing adoption-growth. When that runs out, how will FB make cash? Captive audience?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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