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by BLKNSLVR 53 days ago
The problem is it that it has a helluva lot of momentum from normies. Easily enough to outweigh the resistance of the likes of you and me.

The only thing will break it is a better / easier alternative. And with enough success that will probably turn into the next big bad.
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ramon156 53 days ago
> normies

I would argue that it's more or less that humans don't like change, and that boomers get upset about change. It seems that the older you get, the more egotistical/selfish you become.

I'm not saying my grandma is selfish for not wanting to switch away from WhatsApp, but I am saying that it'd be hard to convince her to switch, hence I don't try.

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lelanthran 53 days ago
> I'm not saying my grandma is selfish for not wanting to switch away from WhatsApp, but I am saying that it'd be hard to convince her to switch, hence I don't try.

Ever considered that you may be the selfish one for even wanting her to switch?

You want to make your life more convenient at the expense of her convenience because switching from whatsapp is a huge inconvenience.

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orwin 53 days ago
It's not about age, it's about social connections that keeps you on your toes all life long.
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wiseowise 53 days ago
> It seems that the older you get, the more self-respect you develop.

FTFY.

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BLKNSLVR 52 days ago
Only if you switch off all the consumer hostile platforms...
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