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> so they offer access to encrypted messages and content.

Defeats the purpose, doesn't it? Morons. I have a feeling I have to start backing up applications I use in case they start adding backdoors, and the older the safer will definitely be the case, regardless of bugs.

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Or just use Linux and build everything from source.

Exactly. If this is something you care about, don't use restricted productivity platforms that prevent you from general computing.

I am, but I cannot go through the source code of everything I use. :/ I was merely trying to say that it seems like future programs might be stained with anti-privacy bullshit. Soon it will be foolish to upgrade.

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