While they're "clearing up misinformation", we probably also need to "clear up misinformation" - because according to [1] the actual problematic changes happene

While they're "clearing up misinformation", we probably also need to "clear up misinformation" - because according to [1] the actual problematic changes happened a while ago, you could opt out, but anyone who created their account afterwards (or didn't opt out back them) can't. While back then, there was not enough outcry and momentum to switch people over to Signal, now, with Facebook being seen more negatively even by laypeople, there seems to be enough momentum and I've gotten most people switched over. Hopefully, this will make it easier for their friends to switch too. So if you were unable to switch a few years ago, try again! People may be easier to convince than you thought. [1] https://www.wired.com/story/whatsapp-facebook-data-share-notification/ https://www.wired.com/story/whatsapp-facebook-data-share-not...