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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I think it's still used a lot for private messaging?

[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 months ago
[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I think you mean 'direct' messaging

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Maybe. I've only known Snapchat used for sending pictures of one's privates, which is quite direct now that I think about it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Have they fixed the issue where anyone with the URL to your pic can see it?

As far as I've read, it's never been private, let alone encrypted.