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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Replying to @aral
Something here doesn’t add up. It’s misdirection but is it (a) a whitewashing attempt for Facebook’s other services (b) a confidence play…
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Replying to @graphiclunarkid
@graphiclunarkid@aral right, time to rethink those assumptions.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @frabcus
@frabcus I’ll rethink the assumptions when Facebook alters its business model :) +@graphiclunarkid2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @aral
@aral@frabcus@graphiclunarkid they still still have the metadata, textsecure doesn't protect against that, right?1 reply 1 retweet 1 like -
Replying to @dominictarr
@dominictarr@aral@graphiclunarkid very good question - can they use phone number social graph from@whatsapp in@facebook ad products?1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @dominictarr
@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 …3 replies 0 retweets 1 like
@graphiclunarkid @dominictarr @frabcus Good article. No time to reply now but would like to as we also need recognise difference between…
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