It’s a nice sentiment but I have tried many times. People just don’t care, and often they’ll laugh at and lambast you for even offering such a suggestion. Tinfoil hat, paranoia, etc.

It took a little while to figure it out. It doesn’t have to be everyone. Like you don’t have to get every person you know to switch. But make it clear that if somebody wants to contact you remotely, then that platform (for me Jabber) will be the only way. Besides email. If they decide not to join you, then they don’t want to contact you and they’ll probably hardly message.

If somebody legitimately wants to contact you and wants to associate with you (be your friend), they will install an app. Just make sure the onboarding process is as simple as an air fryer. Don’t be a shy nerd about it either.

I have done that before but I’m not likely to blow up the few good relationships I have over comm protocols. Which is absolutely what will happen.

installing an app is just 1 minute