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Whats the purpose for usernames on signal?
(lemmy.today)
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I suppose for when you are okay giving a new acquaintance your made up username but don’t want them to have your actual phone number. You can still communicate, but if you were to block them they can’t harass you on your real phone number.
Good addition
Honestly didn't even think about that. I usually use my work phone number for that purpose and if I get close to them then my personal/signal. You're so right though a very good addition
Yea for me it expands the number of people I might use signal with
I am more comfortable adding people on FB messenger than I am giving them my number. This fixes that, so I can add a lot more
That's a solid point I also know some people that use those services so this will help me too