I'm obviously old and cynical. The idea that the script that sends updates to GitHub should break, and that nobody noticed for a year, sounds entirely plausible. Likely, even.
I haven't checked the repo more thoroughly though. They really should give a public explanation; the idea they didn't this when multiple people have asked is not believable.
I like Signal. I want to like Signal. But I find myself making an increasing number of excuses for behavior inconsistent with their roots.
I wonder if there is enough energy out there to propel a thin-client fork.