As many have pointed out, it isn't really our choice, since we have to get along and use what most people around us use.
The only solution I see is if the government mandates every messenger to use a common protocol allowing all to co-operate.
Though only for people in the EU.
Proud to be one of them. I can now ditch WhatsApp and use Signal.
Next month, gatekeepers with instant messaging apps will be forced to comply and find a solution to this till March 2024.
As many have pointed out, it isn't really our choice, since we have to get along and use what most people around us use.
The only solution I see is if the government mandates every messenger to use a common protocol allowing all to co-operate.
The EU is actually doing this
Basically what you want: https://digital-markets-act.ec.europa.eu/about-dma_en
Though only for people in the EU. Proud to be one of them. I can now ditch WhatsApp and use Signal. Next month, gatekeepers with instant messaging apps will be forced to comply and find a solution to this till March 2024.
A step in the right direction.