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> The mainstream will drop privacy, federation, and anything in a heartbeat just because the new network comes with a client which can do animated GIFs.

ICQ had animated gifs. MSN had animated gifs. Viber has animated gifs. Telegram has animated gifs.

Why shouldn't people expect animated gifs from any decent messenger? Who are we to police what people should prefer for such a crucial piece of technology?



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