This is my first comment on the Telegram bruhaha.
Sometimes, I get embarrassed by what I experience here on HN. The gang up, the unnecessary pride.
To those saying RIP, Telegram will succeed. Without using it (I use a Blackberry), it looks to be top two of the chat apps when you combine usability/security. I will download it once I get an Android phone in January.
I will not wish failure on anyone that is confident in his product. Of course they could have shown more humility but it he face of "take downs" on all sides especially the ones sponsored or initiated by the Whispersystem/Texsecure chaps, I do not see why they should have bowed down to be crushed.
Considering the type of responses given by Pavel Durov, I am almost certain he would have been much more humble if his attackers toned it down a notch.
To the person that found a flaw, kudos to you on doing something and not spending all your time doing take downs of telegram on HN threads and blogs.
Pavel, I am hopeful that you will reward the chap even though the discovery was not within the "guidelines". it is all about the spirit of the competition.
As for the TextSecure/WhisperSystems guys, stop being like the politicians we hate who campaign by slinging mud on opponents instead of selling their stuff. Focus on selling the TextSecure app and not looking to takeout anyone who has a different approach.
PS: I have no relationship with either party. I am a neutral observer that has his own opinions.