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So don't install meta apps then since they want to fk you?

• theshrike79 3y ago
  This is not just about me or us on Hacker News. You really think you can stop your $relative from using Facebook or Instagram just because they moved the app to a store that has zero limits for privacy intrusions?
  • Moldoteck 3y ago
    I mean yes - if I explain them this app is bad and provide an alternative, they'll switch. People should be able to make a choice and let's be honest, if apple will add sideload but with a longer process, like multiple warnings THIS MAY BE DANGEROUS, etc..., avg relatives will not even reach to that point
    • theshrike79 3y ago
      Oh yes, you'll just "provide an alternative" to Facebook or Instagram. If you could do that, you'd be a billionaire right now.
      • JackGreyhat 3y ago
        Ah yes...the beauty of Android. Facebook: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.pitchedapps.frost/ https://f-droid.org/packages/com.pitchedapps.frost/ Instagram: https://f-droid.org/packages/me.austinhuang.instagrabber/ https://f-droid.org/packages/me.austinhuang.instagrabber/
        • theshrike79 3y ago
          Third party UI does not a FB alternative make. Those only live because they're so marginal that Meta doesn't bother with blocking them.
          • JackGreyhat 3y ago
            So you mean an alternative such as Mastodon?