Automattic has added Beeper to their project roster that includes Wordpress, WooCommerce, Penpot and more.
As an open source project based on Matrix, with packages available for Linux… I think this ensures the future for a viable messaging app on our platform of choice.
This will further augment the use of Matrix, which may not be the best protocol for the job as others have commented in the past, but it’s better than proprietary alternatives, and a great starting point.
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Is Beeper secure? I like the idea of having all of my messaging in one app, but I’m not sure about giving it my login details for Signal, Google, etc.
No, its not secure. The encryption and decryption happens in a closed source app that cannot be audited.
Although i like wordpress i dont trust Automatic. Its a gut feeling and I dont know why
There was a bit of drama on tumblr (owned by Automattic) not too long ago where a relatively well known trans blogger got banned as a part of an slleged harassment campaign. I recall Matt Mullenwag (Automattic’s CEO) being accused of following the user on to other platforms and harassing them. There were also accusations of, IIRC, tumblr staff taking payments to ban users. Which isn’t great. So if my memory is accurate, your gut feeling is probably right.
Also, waitlist is gone. Sign ups are now open: https://www.beeper.com/
Use at your own risk. Its a closed source app and can’t be trusted
