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Refusing to use Signal: "I have too many messaging apps" (lemmy.ml)
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Not sure if any of you have encountered the same resistance to using Signal. Some of my cousins refused to use Signal because they are already using "too many chat apps" (e.g. WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, WeChat, Telegram, Line, Snapchat, etc.). To them, Signal will just be another chat app among their numerous other chat apps. I understand that jumping between so many messaging apps imposes some kind of cognitive and maintenance burden. What are some ways to convince such people to use Signal?

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[–] [email protected] 37 points 1 year ago (13 children)

"This is the only one I use. If you need to reach me either do it on that or email me." Worked for my family.

[–] EntropyPure 12 points 1 year ago (8 children)

I second this. I made an effort a while back to cut all Meta products out of my digital life. And this was the reasoning I gave to friends and family as well. Especially as I had no interest at all to use more than one messaging app.

Worked pretty well.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Good for you. Now do Alphabet.

[–] EntropyPure 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Did that years ago already! No Google Account and using other search engines.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Even better!

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