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While this is true for personal emails, the linked article is really talking about marketing emails to strangers.

• c1sc0 6y ago
  Over here in Europe where everyone seems to be on it chat via WhatsApp is really effective. Only used it for customer development & not hard sales though. Very very low barrier & personal.
  • jmiserez 6y ago
    If you spam me with SMS or on WhatsApp for sales, I'll just block it and not buy anything. Not sure how others would react, but to me it's just as intrusive as a phone call. Unfortunately, I'm sure in 5 years no one will care and we'll all live with the spam.
    • kuu 6y ago
      Same here. If I'm not your costumer and I gave you permission, to reach me by whatsapp is an invasion of my privacy.
      • ksk 6y ago
        What makes a chat message via an application that you chose to install any different than sending you an email?
        • kuu 6y ago
          Well, by whatsapp you need my phone number, which I consider more personal / intimate than my email. At least me...
  • Angostura 6y ago
    Just No.
    • martinknapic 6y ago
      why
• makach 6y ago
  Don't send marketing emails to strangers! I opt out!