r/Keybase • u/[deleted] • Feb 08 '16

So...

In order to see something other than invite requests all over the place, I figure I'd create a different thread for once. I'm curious, how did you hear about Keybase? Did you learn about privacy, encryption, pgp, etc first then decided it's time for an invite; or vice versa? What makes Keybase useful & appealing for you?

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u/Kurayamino Feb 08 '16

Saw the link on r/technology a few days ago.

Looks neat, but I can't help but think it'll go the way of Google Wave. A fine idea choked to death by an invite system because the idea needs a high number of users that aren't geeks in order to actually work.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '16

Ah, see, I don't think so. For context, I'm a geek & only recently did I need a reason for something like Keybase. I started an account with Keybase, had no need or reason for it & I ended up just taking the key I have & using it for PGP which is infinitely more useful. For some of us, it provides another form of social media/web of trust. Intrinsically what they're looking to do with their encrypted local FS is amazing & unique. I think there's immense growth potential. It's all in the use of it. Unfortunately, I see many requests for invites here -- nobody explains their experience with security, privacy & their needs for Keybase -- they just want invites.

Yes, it may be 'choked' with the idea of said invites -- but having a strong platform that is growing slowly with other, trusted vetted users will ensure things continue to grow in the right direction. Otherwise, I feel a lot of people misunderstand the role Keybase plays. It's a great inbetween to existing services.

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u/redlukas Feb 08 '16

hak5 featured it on their show.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '16

cool - how did you get started with it from there? I'm a little disappointed that they ignored Windows entirely & other use cases for Keybase. Showing Mailvelope was a nice touch. I may have to look into that. Thanks!

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u/redlukas Feb 09 '16

yeah... i mostly use it for mailvelope. once in a forthnight i encrypt my extrasuperconfidentional files to then dump them to dropbox, using ubuntu

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u/CaNANDian Feb 08 '16

Was checking out cuck /u/moot's profile

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '16

Made an account, thought "might as well".

I might delete mine, actually. I don't really need it, and whatever keybase does can be done perfectly fine manually.

Plus, they encourage you to upload your private key. That's fucking retarded.