Yes, you can use Signal without sharing your personal phone number. Here’s how I did it.

  • merde alors@sh.itjust.works
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    5 months ago

    and then you can anonymously chat with yourself because no one else will bother installing that favorite app of yours!

    I’ve been trying to get people off WhatsApp for who knows how many years now. With Signal, i have a chance of convincing people. When you start talking about matrix or session or SimpleX or ???, people stay on WhatsApp

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      5 months ago

      Different strokes for different folks! I’ve been fortunate enough that many of my family and friends have been happy enough to follow me.

      But I don’t disagree with you, Signal has a much more recognisable brand and better user experience. These are things that we need to improve if we’re going to get anywhere near the level of adoption Signal has.