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		VMG on Aug 21, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Telegram messaging app proves crucial to Belarus p... What is the advantage when Telegram has less money and more data?

eitland on Aug 21, 2020 [–]

Same advantage as buying a car from someone you don't know versus buying from a known fraudster and bully?

Yes: in Telegrams case I might possibly, maybe at some time be taken advantage of.

In WhatsApps case it would surprise everyone greatly if one isn't - sooner or later - take advantage of.

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