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Re:WhatsApp loses millions of users after terms update by teekert on Monday January 25, 2021 @03:56AM (#25900994)
Well I could do so, but as said the majority won't really see the benefits of pushing so hard. They're willing to switch but not willing to advocate.
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Re:WhatsApp loses millions of users after terms update by victords on Monday January 25, 2021 @05:10AM (#25901507)
So, in other words is not one person who is pushing to remain on Whatsapp, but instead only one person pushing to leave.
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Re:WhatsApp loses millions of users after terms update by black_puppydog on Monday January 25, 2021 @07:42AM (#25902481)
I read that as "only one person who is pushing to remain on Whatsapp, and only one person pushing to leave."
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Re:WhatsApp loses millions of users after terms update by MrDresden on Monday January 25, 2021 @04:59AM (#25901438)
Long before this recent flurry around Whatsapp (and Facebook in general) I duplicated one of my primary Whatsapp groups on Signal after getting most there to at least created an account.

Slowly, by only replying in that group and sending my messages there, I was able to move more of them over and finally the other group died which lead to the last individuals to come over to Signal.

It takes time, but can be done.

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Re:WhatsApp loses millions of users after terms update by m000 on Monday January 25, 2021 @06:34AM (#25902036)
Whether it's doable depends on the time you can wait, and ultimately your objective.

Is it enough to stop using WhatsApp within one year?

Or should we be striving to migrate and delete our accounts before the policy change takes effect, to also prevent our historical WhatsApp data to be linked to our FB account?

I don't have a clear answer myself. Anyone more informed, please elaborate.

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Re:WhatsApp loses millions of users after terms update by piyush_soni on Monday January 25, 2021 @06:20AM (#25901959)
I have seen the same problem. I got 6 to 7 of my groups migrated (completely or partially), but some outspoken people who don't care (and arguably don't know better) prevent the 'upgrade' for everyone.
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