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This may sound a bit dumb, but eh.

So when that WhatsApp privacy policy change thing happened in early 2021, I tried switching from WhatsApp to Signal and Telegram. Telegram kinda stuck with me since i still get news from there, but Signal... not really because I didn't care about privacy back then. Now, I want to make the switch from WhatsApp to Signal, and I have a few plans on how to do that. But, is it worth it, since most people in Türkiye use Whatsapp and even if I switch my family and friends over to Signal, they'll still use WhatsApp since most people are on there.

So, yeah. Should i try, or is it not worth doing? Let me know, also, thanks in advance!

(Note: Most of my family and friends don't really care about privacy.)

(Note 2: This was also posted in c/privacy@lemmy.ml, c/privacy@lemmy.world and c/signal@lemmy.ml communities and r/signal and r/privacy subreddits.)

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In addition to kbin.social's standard terms, this magazine adopts the following specific rules:

1. Be respectful: Treat all forum members with respect and courtesy. Avoid personal attacks, discrimination, or offensive language. Healthy and constructive discussions are encouraged.

2. Stay on-topic: Keep your discussions focused on Signal Messenger-related topics. Avoid unrelated or spammy content that doesn't contribute to the topic.

3. No solicitation or self-promotion: Do not use the community to advertise products, services, or personal websites. This includes promotional links, affiliate marketing, or any form of solicitation.

4. Protect privacy: Do not share personal or sensitive information of yourself or others. Respect the privacy of other community members and refrain from posting private messages or conversations without consent.

5. No illegal content: Do not engage in or promote any illegal activities or share content that violates copyright laws, intellectual property rights, or any other legal regulations.

6. Be mindful of language: Use appropriate language and refrain from excessive use of profanity or offensive language that may offend or alienate other community members.

7. Report violations: If you come across any content or behavior that violates the forum rules, promptly report it. Do not engage in public arguments or attempts to enforce the rules yourself.

8. Follow instructions from moderators: Respect the instructions and decisions made by the community moderators/administrators. Their role is to ensure a positive and productive forum environment for all members.

9. Report bugs on GitHub, and request features on the Signal Community forum.

10. No NSFW, no Memes