Telegram and anonymity

Ace_E360 · 01-19-2024, 08:41 AM

With Kik backsliding into a burning dumpster (again...) I'm thinking about switching to or at least adding telegram to my kinky communication suite.

I'm a bit concerned though that telegram is more mainstream and less anonymous. Kik's major benefit has always been that 1) it's completely anonymous, whereas telegram is linked to your phone number and 2) it's enough of a dumpster fire that no one uses it in real life, whereas telegram has some mainstream use.

For those already using telegram, can real life (non kinky) friends and family find you through your phone number? Do you have kinky and nonkinky chats side by side? What do you use as your name to protect anonymity for kinky chats but not get awkward questions for nonkinky ones?

BR1985 · 01-19-2024, 10:42 AM

While your account is linked to your number you can keep your number fully private, and turn off discoverability for it.

I just use my relatively common first name without a surname.

Azyliux · 03-06-2024, 09:51 PM

While Telegram can do this, Signal Messenger can now also do it too. Signal is widely regarded as the most secure messaging app to keep conversations private if this is of concern to you. I highly recommend it.

Azyliux

MeisterRebus · 03-07-2024, 12:40 AM

As Wiki states - "In March 2017, Signal was approved by the sergeant at arms of the U.S. Senate for use by senators and their staff."

So it should do the job for you too. I use telegram and signal for more then 8 years now without any problem.

pluky · 03-07-2024, 02:25 AM

My Dom and I mostly use Obedience lately.

Azyliux · 03-07-2024, 03:28 PM

I have a paid subscription to the Obedience app and I find it great as a secondary app for tracking re-occurring tasks. The points system can have it's uses too.

Unfortunately I find it's chat features are pretty limited and I have a lot of doubts about its security and privacy, including the potential of the developer to snoop.

Certainly worth a look for an online D/s dynamic, and limited functionality is available for free.

Azyliux

theeman55 · 03-30-2024, 12:59 PM

I've used telegram because you can hidden your phone number. I'm unsure if you can send dirty pics anymore. It looks like a lot of people use it so I think you can

Gail22 · 04-16-2024, 11:08 PM

As long as your account is linked to your number, you have the option to keep your number completely private and disable discoverability for it. I simply use my relatively common first name without a surname.

01-19-2024, 08:41 AM	#1
Ace_E360 getDare Sweetheart Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 340 Blog Entries: 3	Telegram and anonymity With Kik backsliding into a burning dumpster (again...) I'm thinking about switching to or at least adding telegram to my kinky communication suite. I'm a bit concerned though that telegram is more mainstream and less anonymous. Kik's major benefit has always been that 1) it's completely anonymous, whereas telegram is linked to your phone number and 2) it's enough of a dumpster fire that no one uses it in real life, whereas telegram has some mainstream use. For those already using telegram, can real life (non kinky) friends and family find you through your phone number? Do you have kinky and nonkinky chats side by side? What do you use as your name to protect anonymity for kinky chats but not get awkward questions for nonkinky ones? __________________ 28 / M / kik: Ace_E360 Measurements: Spoiler: 6.5 inches - 6'5" - 200 lbs Not looking for a long-term dominant. Likes, limits, and toys PM DARES Rules and always-in dares PM or kik me to add PM Dares and/or rules.

01-19-2024, 10:42 AM	#2
BR1985 Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK Posts: 510	While your account is linked to your number you can keep your number fully private, and turn off discoverability for it. I just use my relatively common first name without a surname. __________________ Likes light private humiliation, cum play, denial Dislikes pee, wedgies, pictures Limits messy, poo, public, involving others, pictures involving face PM me any truth you like My avatar was wonderfully provided by the delightful Bound. He's usually quite a good boy...

03-06-2024, 09:51 PM	#3
Azyliux Baby Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Posts: 1,155 Blog Entries: 13	While Telegram can do this, Signal Messenger can now also do it too. Signal is widely regarded as the most secure messaging app to keep conversations private if this is of concern to you. I highly recommend it. Azyliux __________________ Male 47 Straight Dom Loves (giving): Edging & Orgasm Control, Discipline & Punishment, Humiliation, Anal, Bondage, Exposure Limits: Dangerous/Self-Destructive, Illegal, Disrespect, Dishonesty Here are my default safeword rules for online play. While I don't have any PM dares, I welcome contact from everyone who wants to PM or contact me on Signal Messenger (username: Azyliux.69). Owner of zero. Master participating in the Female Slave Market.

03-07-2024, 12:40 AM	#4
MeisterRebus Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 815 Blog Entries: 5	As Wiki states - "In March 2017, Signal was approved by the sergeant at arms of the U.S. Senate for use by senators and their staff." So it should do the job for you too. I use telegram and signal for more then 8 years now without any problem. __________________ One of the Headmasters of the Elite Slave Training School https://www.getdare.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=341357 male, straight, dominant, strict, creative and experienced loves - obedience, passion, dedication, intelligence and discipline, educating newbies hates - fakes, wannabees, guys hiding behind girls profiles hard limits - stupid people and time wasters ++ My kik/Signal/Telegram is MeisterRebus ++ Reminder: If you can't stand the heat, don't dance with the devil...

03-07-2024, 02:25 AM	#5
pluky getDare Devil Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 1,037 Blog Entries: 90	My Dom and I mostly use Obedience lately. __________________ Disclaimer : a message that you send me can be seen by Sir at any point unless you stated otherwise or obviously contains sensitive or personal data. About kik games : I don't want people who don't have a GD account to contact me for kik games which are aimed at the users of this site. Also, I do not respond to accounts that aren't at least as old as mine. 29 F Likes, Dislikes, Limits.

03-07-2024, 03:28 PM	#6
Azyliux Baby Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Posts: 1,155 Blog Entries: 13	I have a paid subscription to the Obedience app and I find it great as a secondary app for tracking re-occurring tasks. The points system can have it's uses too. Unfortunately I find it's chat features are pretty limited and I have a lot of doubts about its security and privacy, including the potential of the developer to snoop. Certainly worth a look for an online D/s dynamic, and limited functionality is available for free. Azyliux __________________ Male 47 Straight Dom Loves (giving): Edging & Orgasm Control, Discipline & Punishment, Humiliation, Anal, Bondage, Exposure Limits: Dangerous/Self-Destructive, Illegal, Disrespect, Dishonesty Here are my default safeword rules for online play. While I don't have any PM dares, I welcome contact from everyone who wants to PM or contact me on Signal Messenger (username: Azyliux.69). Owner of zero. Master participating in the Female Slave Market.

03-30-2024, 12:59 PM	#7
theeman55 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 5	I've used telegram because you can hidden your phone number. I'm unsure if you can send dirty pics anymore. It looks like a lot of people use it so I think you can

04-16-2024, 11:08 PM	#8
Gail22 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2024 Posts: 2	As long as your account is linked to your number, you have the option to keep your number completely private and disable discoverability for it. I simply use my relatively common first name without a surname. Last edited by Gail22; 04-17-2024 at 11:08 PM.