There are reports of kids being bullied (this [1] is an example from a Tell HN post), but I have anecdotally heard similar cases because they were "different" for having a "non-blue bubble" phone.

When there is broad agreement that apps like Tiktok and Instagram are toxic for teenagers, I have no idea why this aspect of Apple's lock-in hasn't received as much attention. It's way more serious than just some users wanting blue bubbles when your applications are common enough that they can cause social isolation and bullying in schools.

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[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35014499