I really need to get in contact with some people on WB and have some groups to join and have been waiting for interoperability to get going so I don’t have to use zuck’s app . But the said date march has long passed and I can’t find shit on it or why it didn’t happen anywhere . I have yesterday downloaded the apk from WB’s official site and is in half a heart to install it . I know everything I say there should be considered public but besides that and the app knowing my IP and contacts is there any hidden data collection I should be aware of ? Or should I wait some more which I don’t think I can as am loosing patience lol . Also will it even be global or support apps that are really privacy focused unlike the usual suspects like TG or signal ?

    • haui@lemmy.giftedmc.com
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      5 months ago

      Many reasons:

      1. you can disable background updates, wifi and mobile data, location, etc. which renders the app useless. They cant collect directly from the phone that way.
      2. I have one app for all my messaging needs. No need to switch
      3. i will always ask for matrix communication first which takes meta out of the loop
      4. i have friends who arent tech savvy or ready to switch so I am not forced to use whatsapp
      5. its a fun exercise and I provide feedback for the makers of the bridges which helps development
        • haui@lemmy.giftedmc.com
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          5 months ago

          I’m somewhat appreciative of the neutral tone you use in your comment but I’m kind of taken aback by the fact that you seem to think i wanted an answer to the points I made. I find it very rude to try and take apart someones reasoning which was given in good faith. If I wanted your opinion on that, I would have asked.

          I can see that it is not what you would do and I you dont seem to understand my reasons for doing what I do. I dont mind that. What I do mind is unsolicited critique or advice.

          Have a good day.