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what messaging app you have quit and rejoined?
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How much will using a FOSS app for WhatsApp even accomplish? They still get all of your info, but at least the app isn't packed with trackers, I guess.
I just fear that switching from WhatsApp will lose importance to people who are on the fence about it, because why switch apps for that one friend who can now communicate with you anyway?
It's the same as with email. If I communicate with someone using Gmail, then yes, of course Google also gets some my data. But it's still better than being forced to use Gmail because my friend is on Gmail right?