A few thoughts.

Telegram has been absolutely critical in the development and growth of the Freedom Movement in Australia and likewise in many places around the world, during 2020 and 2021. The instantaneous nature, the access, and the lack of censorship.

What would have happened during 20/21 if Telegram wasn't available, or if Telegram censored people in the way that the big tech does? Sure, Telegram is like the wildwest: users should practice discernment, critical thinking and wisdom.

But the simple fact is that NO tech platform is invulnerable. If you own an android phone, well, your information is already completely accessible by your government and others.

The only truly secure communication methods is face to face. Backdoors to ALL the tech has been around for a looooong time.

I respect Gregg Phillips to the max; their work is delivering great fruit. But I don't care anything about 'CCP Chinese' tracking me or eavesdropping.

I won't be leaving Telegram without a LOT more evidence that there are real problems that directly outweigh all the benefits of Telegram.

Phillips doesn't need to be 'controlled opposition', but also he doesn't need to be right about everything for his value and work for freedom in the USA to be real. No one is perfect, in case you didn't notice.

Meanwhile, I carry on and keep my ears and eyes open.

Addendum: lots of old timey anons with channels on Tel are also saying NUP, not leaving, not without a LOT more information.

A few thoughts.

Telegram has been absolutely critical in the development and growth of the Freedom Movement in Australia and likewise in many places around the world, during 2020 and 2021. The instantaneous nature, the access, and the lack of censorship.

What would have happened during 20/21 if Telegram wasn't available, or if Telegram censored people in the way that the big tech does? Sure, Telegram is like the wildwest: users should practice discernment, critical thinking and wisdom.

But the simple fact is that NO tech platform is invulnerable. If you own an android phone, well, your information is already completely accessible by your government and others.

The only truly secure communication methods is face to face. Backdoors to ALL the tech has been around for a looooong time.

I respect Gregg Phillips to the max; their work is delivering great fruit. But I don't care anything about 'CCP Chinese' tracking me or eavesdropping.

I won't be leaving Telegram without a LOT more evidence that there are real problems that directly outweigh all the benefits of Telegram.

Phillips doesn't need to be 'controlled opposition', but also he doesn't need to be right about everything for his value and work for freedom in the USA to be real. No one is perfect, in case you didn't notice.

Meanwhile, I carry on and keep my ears and eyes open.