Post #1145173
2026-04-11 23:54 UTC
Without whatsapp I would essentially be losing contact with my family and a ton of friends and colleagues. And some businesses even use it. Do I want to, no. Have I got some people on signal, yes. But there simply isnt a way for me to cut it out of my life unfortunately.
Replies (5)
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@synapse1278@lemmy.world 2026-04-13 11:07
Come on, just do it. Do it ! I have never had Whatsapp installed, ever ! Never had an issue staying in touch with my family, friends and doing business and chores.
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@markko@lemmy.world 2026-04-12 00:42
I ripped the bandaid off when Facebook bought WhatsApp. I told all my contacts and the ones I actually talked to were willing to install Signal, even my grandparents.
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@tiredofsametab@fedia.io 2026-04-12 05:44
I stopped. Anyone who wanted to keep in touch with me was given other methods of doing that. Anyone else who couldn't be bothered to spend 20 extra seconds? Not worth having in my life.
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@tabarnaski@sh.itjust.works 2026-04-12 05:45
Can't they send a ordinary text message to your phone number?
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@jtrek@startrek.website 2026-04-12 01:49
If they won't use signal or similar then they're kind of shitty, but sometimes with friends and family that's how it is.