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Saying you don't use WhatsApp still startles people at parties
Original: Neulich auf einer Feier: „Ich schick dir das Foto per WhatsApp." Ich: „Hab ich nicht." Reaktion wie bei jemandem, der ge
A German-language social media post describes a party conversation where the author, asked for a photo via WhatsApp, replied they don't have the app — and was met with astonishment. The anecdote, tagged with privacy, Fediverse and open source topics, highlights how ingrained Meta's messaging app remains in everyday communication, especially in Germany, and how unusual it still seems to opt out.
Why now: Many people in Germany and elsewhere feel social pressure to use WhatsApp, so opting out is still seen as odd and sparks debate about privacy and alternatives.
Evidence
- Neulich auf einer Feier: „Ich schick dir das Foto per WhatsApp." Ich: „Hab ich nicht." Reaktion wie bei jemandem, der gerade vom Mond kommt. # Datenschutz # Fediverse # OpenSource · juliansylvanor · 4
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