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Why is it so hard to get friends to leave Discord, WhatsApp, Instagram, and others? Anyone else feel this? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 days ago by autonomoususer@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I’ve been seeing this more and more in comments, and it’s got me wondering just how big this issue really is. A lot of people feel trapped in apps like Discord, WhatsApp, and Instagram, but can’t get their friends to leave.

It’s really annoying when you suggest trying something new, whether it’s a different app or just not using these platforms so much but sometimes it can feel like no one wants to go first.

So I’m curious, what apps do you feel most trapped in? And have you tried convincing your friends to leave them? What happened? Is it an issue for you, or are you just going along with the flow?

Looking forward to hearing if this is as common as it feels!

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[–] bobo@lemmy.ml 0 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

You are funny. Pocket is a core value?!?

I know your reading comprehension, or thinking for that matter, is not so good, but try to take the whole sentence and figure out how those examples fit in.

Can't you handle that? Are you too fragile for that?

Don't worry, I can handle laughing at you just fine. You seem to be losing it though.

And childish as you are, you assume you know what I'm talking about. That's just a pathetic move! Learn to debate, and stop lying!

Holy shit, this must be what talking to Trump is like. You see an argument you don't like, start screaming incoherent nonsense and fake news, mix in a few insults that make you feel superior, and end up thinking you're debating anything.

[–] Core_of_Arden@lemmy.ml 0 points 9 hours ago

... Says the one with the brain and paranoia of Trump...