Friends don’t let friends use messaging platforms that aren’t Signal. Especially not random third-rate platforms (or Telegram).

Remind the people in your circles who aren’t tech savvy. Technology can be hard if you don’t know it well. Heck, it’s hard if you do.

https://www.404media.co/a-secure-chat-apps-encryption-is-so-bad-it-is-meaningless/

#Privacy #InfoSec #Messaging #Chat #Texting #Technology #Luddites

The article examines how the timing of a text after a first date affects relationship intentions, revealing an inverted-U pattern with the morning-after text yielding the strongest response. It also explores gender differences and the perceived reciprocity and reliability signals behind timing choices.

This topic is of interest to psychology enthusiasts because it sheds light on social signaling, impression formation, and how subtle communication cues influence relationship dynamics and mate interest.

Article Title: Psychology researchers have determined the best time to text after a first date

Link to PsyPost Article: https://www.psypost dot org/psychology-researchers-have-determined-the-best-time-to-text-after-a-first-date/

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#dating #texting #romanticrelationships #socialpsychology #communication

While not therapy, talking to literally anyone is better than talking to an LLM.

Texting a Random Stranger Better for Loneliness Than Talking to a Chatbot, Study Shows

https://www.404media.co/chatgpt-loneliness-study-college-students-random-strangers-texting/

#Texting #Loneliness #Chatbot #AI #MentalHealth #Tech

The last few days I've been receiving text messages from unknown short codes consisting only of an attachment. Of course I delete the thread without opening. ¿But does anyone know what's going on? ¿Is this a new attack surface?

#SMS #texting #spam #phishing

Remembering Eric Okerblom. https://bikemonterey.org/mad-sos-erics-dad-ride-to-stop-distracted-driving.html

Why? Today, following our fav ride route (birdsongs, wildflowers, trees playing w/ sun & shadows), we returned home via our necessary but least fav route (CA SR 68), cautiously & safely.

Then we headed up the lane home. Surprise! We were immediately met by a vehicle smack in center of the road, oblivious to & aimed right at us—despite us being “lit up like a Christmas tree,” as is our habit.

Fortunately, driver didn’t have pedal to the metal; more #speed would’ve meant a different end! We had time to jump off #bike & outa his way.

US: I don’t think you saw me.

HIM: I didn’t! I was looking at my phone. [Points for taking responsibility, not reacting rudely w/ excuses.]

US: I love you, but be careful!

He’s a nice guy, familiar as a guest of another resident on this lane. We don’t think he’ll do it again!

As we tell youth in bike ed, being visible & predictable is one of best ways to keep yourself safe—but can’t protect you from #texting drivers!

Looking for friends and People to collab With, Do reach out.

#Zajey

#Mauritius

#DM #Texting #DmOpen #Community
#friends #Networking #Collaboration #SocialMedia
#friendship #letsconnect #followme #follow
#whatsapp #Chat

Had Forgotten I made this Post on pinterest. I still am looking for Friends so Do reach out💛

#Zajey

#DM #Texting #DmOpen
#friends #newfriends #friendship #community #connections #socialnetworking #letsconnect #onlinefriends #creatorsupport #creativecommunity

Bleu

#illustration #digital #digitalart #bleu #text #texting