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Re:Iran asks its people to delete WhatsApp from their devices by coliveira on Tuesday June 17, 2025 @10:48PM (#44306244)
Nobody can be forced to use these apps. If you don't want, they will find some other way, I personally only respond to email.
Re:Iran asks its people to delete WhatsApp from their devices by scott_w on Wednesday June 18, 2025 @12:54AM (#44306767)
Then you’ll be excluded from a lot of groups and social activities without even knowing. That might be an acceptable trade off for you but it's a trade off nonetheless.
Re:Iran asks its people to delete WhatsApp from their devices by coliveira on Wednesday June 18, 2025 @01:52PM (#44311928)
I'm not in high school to be afraid of being "excluded" from some social activities.
Re:Iran asks its people to delete WhatsApp from their devices by scott_w on Wednesday June 18, 2025 @03:29PM (#44312661)
And that’s fine, just pointing out that if you were part of a sports club, parents group, whatever, you’re relying on someone keeping you in the loop and making your life harder if you want to be part of it. I don’t judge, I just don’t see why you think it’s immature to want to have a social life.
Re:Iran asks its people to delete WhatsApp from their devices by closewith on Wednesday June 18, 2025 @02:30AM (#44307167)
There are parts of the world that run on WhatsApp. In Brazil it is impossible to live a normal life without it, as absolutely everything from shopping to parking to healthcare is managed through WhatsApp specifically.