Like the reddit commentators, this is a bad idea to use. If you really want to use openconnect, use the binary package in your repo, or compile from source.

But if your corporation has AnyConnect servers setup properly, they’ll probably deny OpenConnect. Cisco AnyConnect works like a trojan virus, to ensure your system is compliant with policies.

I know this is an old reply but this was happening, and still happens, with old.reddit.com I also just reset the password and immediately got the error message, but logging in through new reddit was fine.

It is a shame. because there are lots of unique communities there to ask questions for…

I suppose to maintain privacy you can do Tor -> VPN (paid in cash or anon crypto) and make a reddit account that way. A lot of effort for a little bit of something.

Thank you for this reply, I did not consider that. The small unseen changes due to forced use of a single client. I always want to use a decentralized platform if I can which is why Fediverses are so nice, but my friends are not as keen. Signal is the gap for now

Excellent post, thank you.

I’ve been suggesting more people to use Signal and Element, everyone has chosen Signal as their way of communicating with me.

Same here. I want Matrix to succeed more but the ease of setup for Signal is really the big deal breaker I imagine, plus not having to host or maintain a Matrix instance if you’re truly concerned about data management.

I use Signal to chat with my friends and family.

• I like the fact that it’s E2EE

• I like that it’s very easy to signup with a simple download, install, text code confirm.

• I like the UI to an extent, it has nice features and looks nice enough. Text is text, pictures are pictures… we don’t need to obsess with “the shiny”.

• I do not like that it’s hosted in the US

• I do not like that it requires a phone number (for now)

• I do not like that the servers are centralized, that the devs do not take decentralization into consideration, and that they are aggressive against alternative clients using their backend (which I am somewhat understandable on, servers ain’t cheap)

Which is why there are alternatives like Matrix, Session, and lots of others; however:

• Matrix requires a bit more from the user to signup, such as username and email. This arguably is less worse than a phone number (although temporary or one-time phone numbers are available).

• There’s also some shared disappointment around the web with the standard Element UI, can’t necessarily back those claims up though.

• And to be really secure, you’d probably want to self-host a Matrix instance, which requires considerably more time, resources and effort to maintain, especially if you have poor internet at home, and feel that renting a VPS off-site would perhaps defeat the purpose of self-hosting (as I do).

• Session is backed and developed by an Australian based company, which should immediately raise alarms for anyone familiar with Australia’s crazy backdoor encryption law [1] [2]

Obviously this is all personal anecdotes, my bottom line being that Signal is not perfect, far from it, but if you’re using Whatsapp, now is probably the easiest time to shift your contact groups off. It’s an equivalent that’s far better, while still having some usage pains.

If anyone wants sourcing on any of the above claims, please reply or otherwise offer a source up. I know they’re out there, I don’t have the energy right now for it. I do not intend to lie.

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