Direct messages either use an IP to deliver them or aan alias, like email gat is identifying too. In the case of an alias, it needs to be routed through a provider, but still needs to be routed to you.
All methods of direct communication require some form of address. The question is whether giving an IP address is more or less secure than other aliases. Direct IP connection cuts out a third party being involved in routing, so one less point of compromise, but if you have a static IP, it can be used ongoing to track you or hack you in theory.
The flipside is an IP address which for users often changes is less of a security risk than someone knowing some personally linked data like a phone number, address or email that you use consistently.
You seem to be arguing for the sake of it and missing the point entirely.
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Should have used the word direct, but their point stands.
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Direct messages either use an IP to deliver them or aan alias, like email gat is identifying too. In the case of an alias, it needs to be routed through a provider, but still needs to be routed to you.
All methods of direct communication require some form of address. The question is whether giving an IP address is more or less secure than other aliases. Direct IP connection cuts out a third party being involved in routing, so one less point of compromise, but if you have a static IP, it can be used ongoing to track you or hack you in theory.
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The flipside is an IP address which for users often changes is less of a security risk than someone knowing some personally linked data like a phone number, address or email that you use consistently.
You seem to be arguing for the sake of it and missing the point entirely.
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We’re not directly communicating. A phone call over IP is direct.
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But I could include an image in this message and get your IP address easily. It’s just worthless
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