As a Signal user and an Esperantist I agree. They both require a somewhat curious mind for you to bump into them in the first place. Unless you have that friend/relative who always recommends weird stuff for you (to ignore).

[–] Korne127@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, but I disagree. Signal doesn’t require that by design, it’s just as easy to use as WhatsApp (unlike something like Matrix or Lemmy). It’s just as easy to switch and has a better privacy. And while I even don’t use it much, I actually know quite some people on it (majority of which is non-techy).

[–] debil@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Most (non-techy) people haven't heard from it and don't bother searching for alternatives since WA is ubiquitous.

[–] ximtor@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Why would it even be weird or anything? I only use Signal and its pretty much the same as whatsapp on the outside...just in blue. The only reason people dont use it is because "eVerYonE hAs WhAtsApP" and they dont bother. 20 useless crap apps but 2 messengers is too much

[–] darcy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

as another signal user and esperantist, i unfortunately agree as well. but it doesnt have to be like this

[–] mister_newbie@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Signal was fantastic until they stupidly killed SMS integration.