Great graphic! The only things I use on this list are reddit and youtube. Trying peertube now. I'm confused about whatsapp and facebook messenger - don't people just use the texting app that comes with their phone?

[–] autonomoususer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

No one pays for SMS.

[–] pfr@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

SMS is generally free and unlimited with almost any postpaid mobile plan. If you're still paying for SMS then you should switch providers.

[–] autonomoususer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

postpaid

[–] phlegmy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Sms is bad if you care about privacy, but great for voyeurs.

I frequently send dick pics between two of my phone numbers with fake messages about selling drugs and blowing things up attached, triggering them for a manual review in the government/carrier’s office.

Signal is very useful for minorities and anyone who’s actually planning a terrorist attack.

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

I don't send dick pics or plan terrorist attacks, so if voyeurs or Big Gubmint snoop on my texts they'll be disappointed.

[–] SolarPunker@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Briar is better for particular dangerous situations, SimpleX is a 'more comfy' great alternative.

[–] ubergeek@lemmy.today 2 points 1 month ago

One thing to keep in mind: briar DOES disclose MAC addresses for all interfaces, to enable contact discovery and routing.

Not a show stopper, but it is something to be aware of.

[–] LostSundial 2 points 1 month ago

You can't text abroad for free. I guess texting is fine if you only communicate within the country.

[–] rikudou 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Any chance you're American?

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Yes but I also don't much GAF about my phone. I only use it for calls and texting and as a camera. Can't enjoy games or videos on such a small device, let alone writing code, so I mostly ignore it.

[–] rikudou 1 points 1 month ago

Well, not what I was pointing at. It's pretty much an American thing to just use the preinstalled messaging app and pretend there are no others, that's why the whole blue bubble / green bubble drama is pretty much exclusive to the US.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

SMS is so ass, I can’t even.

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Then it's official. SMS is so ass, one cannot even.