• NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
          7·
          7 hours ago

          In 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, when 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.

          • orenishii@feddit.nlEnglish
            2·
            4 hours 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 :)

            • NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
              2·
              3 hours ago

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

  • Schwim Dandy@lemmy.zipEnglish
    17·
    2 days ago

    It’s a Meta product so the only surprise regarding this would be if you were surprised that it happened.