Iraqis use Firechat messaging app to overcome net block

Previous discussions at:

    https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7863264 [~June 7, 2014]
    https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7514156 [~April 1, 2014]

recap: Bluetooth+WiFi; closed source, apparently little privacy/security.

This might be useful in post-disaster situations, when large portions of the normal infra-structure are impacted or unavailable, either intermittently or for some time.

I'm thinking earthquake, hurricane, flood, and similar, when people might be more willing to trade privacy/security for information & communication. OTOH, it might just amplify a rumor mill.