Приснилось, что смотрю чёрно-белый фильм про отстранённого, безэмоционального убийцу с гомоэротическим вайбом, нечто среднее между «Посторонним» Камю, «Талантливым мистером Рипли» и «Психо», с (внимание!) молодым Джеком Блэком в главной роли. Проснувшись, посмотрел, как на самом деле выглядел молодой Джек Блэк. Теперь жалею, что такого фильма нет в природе
Приснилось, что смотрю чёрно-белый фильм про отстранённого, безэмоционального убийцу с гомоэротическим вайбом, нечто среднее между «Посторонним» Камю, «Талантливым мистером Рипли» и «Психо», с (внимание!) молодым Джеком Блэком в главной роли. Проснувшись, посмотрел, как на самом деле выглядел молодой Джек Блэк. Теперь жалею, что такого фильма нет в природе
At its heart, Telegram is little more than a messaging app like WhatsApp or Signal. But it also offers open channels that enable a single user, or a group of users, to communicate with large numbers in a method similar to a Twitter account. This has proven to be both a blessing and a curse for Telegram and its users, since these channels can be used for both good and ill. Right now, as Wired reports, the app is a key way for Ukrainians to receive updates from the government during the invasion. He floated the idea of restricting the use of Telegram in Ukraine and Russia, a suggestion that was met with fierce opposition from users. Shortly after, Durov backed off the idea. What distinguishes the app from competitors is its use of what's known as channels: Public or private feeds of photos and videos that can be set up by one person or an organization. The channels have become popular with on-the-ground journalists, aid workers and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who broadcasts on a Telegram channel. The channels can be followed by an unlimited number of people. Unlike Facebook, Twitter and other popular social networks, there is no advertising on Telegram and the flow of information is not driven by an algorithm. Additionally, investors are often instructed to deposit monies into personal bank accounts of individuals who claim to represent a legitimate entity, and/or into an unrelated corporate account. To lend credence and to lure unsuspecting victims, perpetrators usually claim that their entity and/or the investment schemes are approved by financial authorities. Telegram boasts 500 million users, who share information individually and in groups in relative security. But Telegram's use as a one-way broadcast channel — which followers can join but not reply to — means content from inauthentic accounts can easily reach large, captive and eager audiences.
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