What is Telegram?

What is Telegram and does anyone here use it?

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Bowenw · 61-69, M

It's a good messaging app that works on all platforms that I know of. There is no advertising. Conversations sync between all devices, unlike some that only allow you to be logged in on one device at at time and then start with a blank conversation.

ffony · M

@Bowenw Telegrams were used long ages before "apps" existed or were possible.

Bowenw · 61-69, M

@ffony I remember when they would be delivered to the door.

ffony · M

@Bowenw I think they were always door-delivered, and all too often brought bad news. The sight of the delivery man created automatic misgivings.

Bowenw · 61-69, M

@ffony I remember them occasionally by telephone. I agree they were usually bad news.