Haven’t figured that one out myself. People around me still use WahtsApp. Some of them use Signal to contact me at least. Since I’m usually the one to solve other peoples problems and not one to have them solve mine and I’m not a fan of text-chat in general, I’m mostly fine with it.
If you ever decide to install WahtsApp again, try the following:
- Somebody gives you your number or contacts you via WhatsApp.
- Tell them “By the way, I’ve given your personal information to an advertising company. I hope that’s alright with you.“
- When somebody gets mad, let them went a little and them explain calmly, how Meta is an Advertising Company which collects all your contacts information via WhatsApp.
I really like to know, if that will actually get through to someone.
You can also do it the other way around, when someone asks for your phone number / contact information. Ask them:
- Please do not share that information with an advertising company.