Sophie KazandjianFeb 24

Hi Everyone!

First, a huge thank you for the incredibly warm welcome to the Fediverse. The kindness from this community has been overwhelming, and such a contrast to the platforms I've left behind.

Now, I've gone down a total rabbit hole investigating more ethical tech. I've just realised that if I'm deleting Meta from my life, WhatsApp should probably go too. I'd love to know what you think are the best alternatives. Signal? Matrix/Element?

#Privacy #DeleteMeta #WhatsApp

Show threadTwoowls Elt 🦉 🦉
@sophiekaz Hi! I use Signal, but it is an uphill struggle to get family members etc. on board.
Feb 24 at 10:49amWeb
Show threadSophie KazandjianFeb 24
@twoowls73 thank you! I thought convincing everyone to switch would be the biggest drawback, but honestly I'm starting to see it as part of the mission. One conversation at a time :)
Show threadThomas Svensson 🖖Feb 24

@sophiekaz @twoowls73

As long as the "network effect" and convenience dominate, it will be a challenge to get family and friends to even install a better choice while still having their current. I see the challenge as marathon, not a sprint.

The biggest hurdle is for many to connect the negative consequences - in particular surveillance profiling - resulting from those business models.

Personally I focus on using for real things with those who do try. Found that is the most rewarding for all.

Show threadAlbert CardonaFeb 24

@sophiekaz @twoowls73

One family or friends gathering at a time: get whole groups to change on the spot, then continue using the Signal group for everything so that it becomes the main channel.

Show threadretrimentalFeb 24
@twoowls73 @sophiekaz
I've gotten my family members to switch, as well as a couple friends. They still use WhatsApp but at least they use Signal to chat with me so it's a start.
Show thread@AlexBlock has movedFeb 24
@twoowls73 @sophiekaz Here in Canada, shortly after January 21st last year, when Trump was inaugurated and all talk was 51at state, 20 people in my friends and family network agreed in one day to immediately drop WhatsApp and move to Signal. It's not that hard.
Show threadLisa Gets PolitikFeb 24
@twoowls73 @sophiekaz I agree! I tried to get my brother and his family to leave FB messenger but his response is "it's pretty integrated into Taiwain society" (he lives in Taiwan) so it's a non starter sadly.