It was fairly easy to move people I talk with to signal. I stopped responding to anything else. I don’t miss the few people who didn’t adjust.

> In the year 2025 I can’t think of any reason a person would use Signal instead of WhatsApp.

I can. Several, actuallly

> All your friends and family should move to Signal if that is your excuse.

They did. Those that didn't/won't, do have my telephone number, though.

Mostly for QoL and polish, which WhatsApp has the upper hand in. Perhaps most notably, WhatsApp treats desktop as a first-tier platform instead of as an afterthought, which makes its desktop app considerably nicer.

Ugh I meant *would not* use Signal instead of WhatsApp. Really wish HN didn't seal off edits so fast.