Comment on My spyware got enshittified, now comes with a subscription

• kettuli@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  You simply set an away message and stop using it.

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  • NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I’m many countries including mine, it is such a fundamental form of communications that this amounts to becoming a hermit. I have two choices: either keep using WhatsApp, or:

    • cut contact with almost my entire family (yes, I tried to get them to switch, no bueno)
    • lose access to the best support communication option for most businesses
    • miss updates and communications for groups (work, school, classes, etc.), including things like cancelled or rescheduled events
    • make it harder for me to meet new people
    • miss messages from delivery guys
    • etc…

    It gives me no pleasure to say this. Not using WhatsApp is not an option. I tried it for a time, even I was at my worst mental state. It didn’t work out.

    I still don’t give WhatsApp phone permissions, which causes it to refuse to connect voice/video calls (even though it clearly doesn’t need this permission). Even this sometimes causes some annoyance, as people try to call me via WhatsApp and I can’t answer. I have to copy their number and call them normally. Small price to pay, I guess.

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    • orenishii@feddit.nl ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Same here but I’m surprised how many people would switch without too much fuss. Got my parents/sister, friends and a lot of work colleagues on signal. If they are not there than backup to whatsfuckingapp. So just keep trying i’m trying to say :)

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      • NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        I’m surprised how many people vehemently refuse to switch and think I’m being insane. It’s a cultural thing I guess.

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• WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  now it has just become easier

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• silenttype39@lemmy.today ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Nope. Go first. They’ll follow or you won’t text them anymore.

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