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Friends and family won't switch to private messaging apps or phones. Is there a point in avoiding Google Messages app? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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They all have iPhones and Google Android. Since all my calls and text messages are monitored on their phones, am I causing any additional harm to myself by using Google Messages on GrapheneOS? That way I could at least use RCS messaging.

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[–] [email protected] 30 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Don't cut off contacts unless absolutely necessary.

I did it for years, and now I’m living again; I have access to events too, simply because I’m now on WhatsApp and Discord. It’s a shame, but that’s how it is. But you can control what you decide to say, and make a physical appointment and then share IRL.

If you choose to boycott, the big risk is standing alone and just arming yourself, as you mentioned.

I think you already know the answer.

Joining a militant network is another way to find people who share your concerns, but you will have to search for them, and that can require a significant effort. But you will have new friends, and make your socials, bigger. Thats a good thing.

You will have many networks, separated.

I don’t know what else to say.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

From now on, I'm ending every post with an "I dont know what else to say." Fucking mint.

Edit: I don't know what else to say.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Hihi a pleasure 😂😘

I don't know what else to say 😊😊

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Fucking mint.

I think you just gave your age away ;-)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Age or operating system?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Old? Young? I actually don't know. :(

I don't know what else to say.