DMs in nostr seem like a bad idea unless on a private relay.
Like everyone can see npubs messaging each other?
This is a serious privacy leak for DMs
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I don't even know how to send a dm
Pretty sure you click the envelope icon next to a user's name. I haven't tried it yet either.
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Can see who's msging who, but not actual conversations.
People should be aware of this. DMs leak metadata publicly. If you want seriously private messaging use Signal or maybe Session if you don't wanna share your number.
I think future improvements will make Nostr DMs more on level with the serious E2EE messengers especially if something resembling the Signal protocol is implemented, but right now think of it the same as DMs on legacy social media, not for private comms.
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Didn't think they decrypt without the private key. Wouldn't that be the point?
The message is encrypted but not who is sending to who
Yeah, not a fan of nostr DMs.
unless if each follow creates a "blank" handshake DM between two parties that is filterable so you can filter out noise but all those who see npubs just see DM relationships with every1
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Yeah I wonder if my #podcast ever gets interesting enough frens spy on who the next guest will be since it’s always my first DM 😂💜🤙.
DMs really should be encrpted.