804 sats \ 4 replies \ @Zepasta OP 21 Nov 2023 \ parent \ on: deleted by author tech
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I don't recall, were you in Arg? I totally agree re: whatsapp, it can be very hard to ditch it here. Just ask someone to send you an sms or use simplex, lmao
It depends on your life context. Maybe you can pull it off. If you're young, regularly meeting new people, NOT having it can be a net negative.
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I don't recall, were you in Arg?
Nah.
If you're young, regularly meeting new people, NOT having it can be a net negative.
Exactly this.
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NOT having it can be a net negative.
Maybe in the short term :) in the long run, you're filtering out unnecessary people.
Did you try to say you don't have WhatsApp when you meet someone? Doesn't that make you interesting in front of them? I never had the experience that someone insisted on using WhatsApp when we met. Only when we used WhatsApp for a long time already.
These people will embrace CBDC without hesitation.
The question is: will you, too? If they insist on only using CBDC? If you ever share costs or something? What's the difference to only using WhatsApp with them?
In my opinion, there isn't a perfect solution. I have to adapt by being cautious and not overshare too much while chatting over WhatsApp, and avoiding sensitive topics.
There is never a perfect solution for anything. Sounds like you accepted to use WhatsApp indefinitely and censor yourself. That's the worst solution imo.
The fact that it is tied to a phone number is a deal breaker to me. 😞
Fair point, hopefully they'll change that soon. I heard they are working on it.
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