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what messaging apps do you use? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 2 years ago by jiminside to c/[email protected]

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Hi friends,

I'm new to Lemmy but I think I like where it is heading in general. I would like to ask, do you have any specific apps used for ?

As a community that seems more focused on decentralized platforms, I thought this could spike up an interesting discussion

I have been using mainly Viber and FB messenger. I did try to convince friends and family to move over to simpleXchat, as it seems the most privacy focused alternative I have found, but basically failed.

I would love to hear your input!

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I use too many different messaging apps.

Telegram is my go to. I enjoy the features, stickers, and the ability to have a separate, encrypted chat with someone.
Speaking of encryption, Signal is great for encryption. Not as many features as in Telegram from what I can tell.
Element is a good messaging app if you're looking for something utilizing Matrix.
I tried others like FluffyChat, but overall I'm not a fan of the chatrooms that they have.
For some of my gamer friends, they prefer Discord, so now and then I'll message them there, though I prefer Discord for the voice channels personally.
I have some friends that use Snapchat. I don't see the appeal.
WhatsApp has a bit of a stranglehold in certain areas geographically and on older folks. I was able to get some of my family on Telegram, but not some of my distant family, so now I have both.