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Developer criticizes RCS as big tech walled garden

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A developer expressed disappointment with the RCS messaging protocol, finding it to be a "big tech walled garden" after attempting to integrate support into a Python VoIP package. The developer lamented that despite advancements, email remains a superior messaging standard compared to RCS. This sentiment highlights a frustration with proprietary systems and a desire for more open and universal communication protocols. AI

RANK_REASON Developer expresses personal opinion and technical critique of a messaging protocol.

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    I was so excited about RCS. But now that I read into the RFCs to integrate support in Python's VoIP package, I am so disappointed. It's a complete big tech wall

    I was so excited about RCS. But now that I read into the RFCs to integrate support in Python's VoIP package, I am so disappointed. It's a complete big tech walled garden that keeps us at the mercy of big tech. How is it 2026 and email is still the best messaging standard we have?…

    LINKS github.com/…/VoIP

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