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?

[–] phlegmy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 14 hours 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.

[–] SolarPunker@slrpnk.net 1 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 42 minutes ago) (1 children)

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

[–] ubergeek@lemmy.today 2 points 1 hour 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.

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 1 points 13 hours 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.

[–] autonomoususer@lemmy.world 2 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

No one pays for SMS.

[–] pfr@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 17 hours 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 1 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago)

postpaid