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this post was submitted on 10 Nov 2023
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Seems I'm in the minority but having to use my phone number as identier is exactly why I don't use apps like this, including WhatsApp. I don't care if my username gets shared, but I do not want my phone number to be shared with a bunch of randoms.
Would you be more likely to use Signal if the username tests become mainstream? Then you wouldn't need to share your phone # with everyone.
As in use phone number to sign up but only share unique username. I'd still dislike having to use a phone number but being able to use such an app with family would be enough of a plus to finally get over it.