> The author wants Cryptocat shut down, but if that happens, what will the people using Cryptocat do? Communicate in plaintext? Isn't it irresponsible (and in line with your own reasoning about putting people in danger) to not present the users with a better alternative first?
First of all, I personally think that if you have to use Cryptocat that you might want to exhaust all other options before using it.
Second of all, if you're already in a compromised situation, do you want to use a compromised communication medium? It doesn't seem sensible.
Lastly, there are alternatives to Cryptocat:
This is actually created by someone with a clue and isn't full of cutesy icons and faux Amiga designs.