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What are your thoughts on RCS messaging now that you can use it between Android and iOS? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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I've found that my circle of contacts use the default messaging app for group chats even more now. I couldn't get them to use Signal but at least they're posting in the RCS group chat more instead of on Meta platforms.

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[–] 2 points 10 months ago (5 children)

I waited years for it, but now that everyone is on Signal it doesn't excite me.

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  • [–] 6 points 10 months ago (4 children)

    everyone is on Signal

    Where? I‘ve Signal installed and literally only 2 contacts use it.

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  • [–] 1 point 10 months ago (1 child)

    I have a feeling most people click the maximum privacy "hide from contacts" option at the start, probably not thinking it through. And that means you wouldn't be able to see them. You can try searching manually as that sometimes seems to find them.

    That said, when I asked people who texted me "do you have Signal?" I think about 50% said yes and the other 50% were able to download it without issue.

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago

    People are downloading a messaging app for you?

    I wish I was you. Here no one wants to download a second messaging app just to chat with one person. Why would they? Everyone is on WhatsApp. No one cares about privacy and that the app is owned by Meta (Facebook).

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