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I don’t want my grandma using WhatsApp. The corporation that owns it behaves pathologically as a matter of policy and I have no idea what they’d try to do to he
by swiley 5y ago
I don’t want my grandma using WhatsApp. The corporation that owns it behaves pathologically as a matter of policy and I have no idea what they’d try to do to her.
So yes. That’s a perfect example of how this would be an improvement.
- kobalsky 5y agopreventing your grandma from using whatsapp through technological friction must be one of the worst ways to handle it. this extremely selfish, I've seen whatsapp let old people enjoy internet like we did as kids. if you want to be a responsible member of the tech community at least take the time to educate your own grandma.
- smoldesu 5y agoConversely, eliminating the friction required for Grandma to unwittingly hand over her personal information isn't exactly an altruistic response. It's a lose-lose situation, you may as well just support the more open platform if they're both bunk anyways.
- kobalsky 5y agothat strawman conveniently ignored my point about taking an active role in the education of people close to you. when someone I knew got hit by ransomware I felt responsible so I offered people close to me help understanding basic computer hygiene to prevent this sort of thing, and a lot took my offer.
- swiley 5y agoIsn’t that the point behind an AppStore? Otherwise you should do Windows style software distribution.