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@smallcircles

Friendly reminder:

People, stop using , , and other Apps that make YOU the product!

There are already so many right-wing governments.

You compromise your current or at least future security (e.g. profiling using LLMs.)

Use or instead.







your Android phone

Data collection comparison of messenger services (found on the web):

@HistoPol @smallcircles
I’d like to use a messenger other than WhatsApp but it’s hard enough to persuade the people I interact with to open accounts with it - as for telegram and the others, forget it. Not a single person I have told about these is interested or can be bothered. They can be as private and secure as you like but if nobody is installing their apps what is the point.

@Greenbirder

LOL
I would not open a WhatsApp account, even if you tried to bribe me. 😉 --No-no-go.

Well, it depends a bit on the sway you have, e.g. if you manage the IT of a small business or a larger part of your damily/relatives. Those that don't like it have to use SMS or Mastodon or call me.
It is a hard start I agree.
The solution should
run on iOS/Android, PC/Mac if possible.
install easily or be gifted
have a look-and-feel like WhatsApp
Not use native services...

@smallcircles

HistoPol (#HP) 🏴 🇺🇸 🏴

@Greenbirder @smallcircles

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...then, it can be pushed in your surroundings.

It is, as we all know, a network effect.
However, the more warrants and seizures or leak of Meta data () become public knowledge, the more I see the willingness to switch.
Also, many people in many countries are afraid of right-wing government takeovers. This, in combination with " discussions in the , in particular , will provide possibilities.

@HistoPol @smallcircles
That might work in an organisation but I am in an organisation, I just exchange messages with friends and colleagues in a considerable number of countries. The universal response is “let’s just use email” - failing that then text if we really must - a few use What’sApp and the rest simply are not interested (“what’s wrong with email”). And what is wrong with email - it’s a good question.