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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, although I'd argue that it's a pick your poison thing. You can use a system where the content of your texts aren't secure, or you can let Meta add even more personal information to the dossier it has on you, your friends and the family dog.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Fair enough, it's sad that there isn't a popular alternative without the drawbacks of both