@Greenbirder LOL I would not open a WhatsApp account,...

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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

Like 3 Sep 2023 at 15:16 | Wall-to-wall | Open on mastodon.social

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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 (#CambridgeAnalyticaSummit) 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 "#ChatControll discussions in the #EU, in particular #France, will provide possibilities.

3 Sep 2023 at 15:21 | Open on mastodon.social

Greenbirder

@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.

3 Sep 2023 at 19:23 | Open on beekeeping.ninja