because no one else does. Its a very simple concept. Delta Chat uses
your existing IMAP based email server, even something like gmail, to
store and send your IM. The chats are stored in an encrypted folder in your email server in which only the Delta Chat app can read. It seems to me would be a great way to decentralize instant messaging without re-inventing the wheel, as email servers are a dime a dozen. Has anyone here ever taken a look at Delta Chat, any thoughts?

I had not heard of it, before this, and now am wondering if I could make it work with MxRoute's servers.

Though then I might start using more space on there than I should.

But it would be nice, and I suppose messaging is one place where I might be able to convince a person or two that I chat with a lot.

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Hello Adept!

** On Monday 12.01.26 - 16:23, Adept wrote to neoshock:

because no one else does. Its a very simple concept. Delta Chat uses
your existing IMAP based email server, even something like gmail, to
store and send your IM. The chats are stored in an encrypted folder in
your email server in which only the Delta Chat app can read. It seems to
me would be a great way to decentralize instant messaging without
re-inventing the wheel, as email servers are a dime a dozen. Has anyone
here ever taken a look at Delta Chat, any thoughts?

I did not seem to get neoshock's original post, btw.

I had not heard of it, before this, and now am wondering if I could make
it work with MxRoute's servers.

I'd recommend you use a new email address for deltachat.

Initially, I was using it with an existing email address that
everyone else knows. Managing the app and keeping the
deltachat messages from downloading off the servers *BEFORE* I
remembered to run the deltahat app was fraught with error.

Though then I might start using more space on there than I should.

deltachat is afterall "chat via email". I wouldn't use it to
keep something on the system in perpetuity.

I'd use Session's "Note to Self" for really private stuff like
a pw string, or even Telegram's "Saved messages" or the odd
personal note.

But it would be nice, and I suppose messaging is one place
where I might be able to convince a person or two that I
chat with a lot.

The key is privacy and "for your eyes only". Session, Jami,
Briar, and Simplex are excellent for that.


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I did not seem to get neoshock's original post, btw.

Oh, that's because it was sent January 16th, 2025, and I didn't quite notice which year I was in, what with the re-scan.

So it's possible I saw the message a year ago, and forgot. But also possible that I skipped a bunch as part of catching up, at some point.

I'd recommend you use a new email address for deltachat.

Noted, as well as the other various shortcomings of the way that it works.

And, it being e-mail based, I suppose that likely means it is slower, for whatever impact that has.

But, eh, regardless of what I do, it still sounds interesting.

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