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Signal – an ethical replacement for WhatsApp
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this post was submitted on 21 Jun 2025
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Wish more of my contact list would switch over to Signal. It's nearly the same. I don't see why it's so hard for some people to just start using Signal instead of WhatsApp.
Oh well.
Because people are beyond stupid. "i dont want to download another app" - while having an app for almost every other store and bullshit game and whatever
I think what they really mean is "I don't want another account".
Hell I've been getting rid of accounts lately. Feels good.
It's super cathartic, I agree. Feels extra good when it's big tech and fascist-owned as well.
My dad won't switch from Facebook messenger so now we have to talk via unencrypted sms
"But why, everyone is on WhatsApp", and also a lot of businesses. "Privacy? I've got nothing to hide, what are they gonna do eith my info?"
groups/channels?
I tried switching my family over, but being unable to install it on a second device or tablet was a deal breaker.