In case anyone is interested in a digital exodus:
https://mastodon.social/@patrickleavy/115182449720835182
ETA a link with more details: https://www.rebeltechalliance.org/collectiveaction.html
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A bit weird that they labelled SimpleX’s businessmodel freemium. AFAIK every functionality is free, just like other messengers they list.
Hi there, fair enough that’s true for now, but we tried to future proof it by putting Freemium based on what they say here
https://simplex.chat/faq/#how-are-you-funded
“What will be the business model? We are focusing on product-market fit, and as such the business model is still a work in progress. However, the app will have a freemium model with extra features or capabilities for paid users (taking into consideration a potential formula like 5% paying $5/month is $3/user/year - ~90% gross profit margin).”
Interesting timing to read this :
Earlier today, I left to do errands and pick up groceries and managed to forget my cellphone. First thing I thought I was “oh no, can’t play my music” but then I just kinda drove and did my errands.
It was kinda nice not to have my cellphone during the car ride. Had a feeling of being “untethered”.
I just listen to public radio or local FM music stations.
But then I’m an elderly millennial, so. Until recently, the fanciest feature in my car was a CD player.
The link on the mastodon post to rebel tech alliance is very useful thank you :)