Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Oopsie Daisy

(6,670 posts)
Fri Feb 21, 2025, 11:13 AM Feb 2025

Ask Leo: Why I'm Switching to Signal

?si=LcI4ohyZ_w9vTFp-

🔍Worried about your privacy when it comes to messaging apps? 😱 In this video, I explain why I’m switching my preference to Signal and why you might want to consider it too—especially if protecting your personal data is important to you. I’ll walk you through what sets Signal apart from other apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and SMS, including its industry-leading end-to-end encryption, zero data storage, and nonprofit-backed commitment to privacy. Whether you’re just exploring messaging options or concerned about increasing surveillance, I break it all down in a simple, straightforward way to help you decide if Signal is right for you. If you want to take advantage of modern tech with confidence, join me as we take a closer look at this secure communication tool. Watch now and learn how to stay safe! 🛡️
6 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Ask Leo: Why I'm Switching to Signal (Original Post) Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 OP
This is something I have been thinking a lot about lately Johnny2X2X Feb 2025 #1
They want us afraid to speak out. StarryNite Feb 2025 #2
It is a truly terrifying time in our country Johnny2X2X Feb 2025 #3
I agree. StarryNite Feb 2025 #4
I hate to say it Johnny2X2X Feb 2025 #5
I see it the same way. StarryNite Feb 2025 #6

Johnny2X2X

(24,437 posts)
1. This is something I have been thinking a lot about lately
Fri Feb 21, 2025, 11:25 AM
Feb 2025

They're using AI to monitor federal workers now. They firing people using AI to select them. These are truly evil people at the helm. And the Social Media barons are all in support.

I deleted my Instagram and Threads accounts. I am working on Facebook. I just don't think this is safe anymore, the authoritarian government will use AI to select enemies of the Trumnp regime and subject them to all sorts of awful things. Maybe you'll lose your job, maybe you'll lose your governement benefits, maybe you'll be targeted for IRS audit. But your data is being looked at by Elon Musk and his AI and he has been very clear that if you don't agree with Trump, you are the enemy and desrve to be punished.

I honestly have been deleting anti Trump content, I don't want it out there anymore.

StarryNite

(12,167 posts)
2. They want us afraid to speak out.
Fri Feb 21, 2025, 11:43 AM
Feb 2025

They want us isolated and silent. It's much easier for them to control us if we are afraid to be a voice against them.

That being said, I do intend to look into Signal for my personal messages with family and friends but I refuse to be silenced in my disdain for what is being done to our country and citizens and planet.

Johnny2X2X

(24,437 posts)
3. It is a truly terrifying time in our country
Fri Feb 21, 2025, 11:50 AM
Feb 2025

I don;t have to tell people here that. But I think we're going to see high profile critics of Trump start to fall out of highrise windows. That's where we're at now.

StarryNite

(12,167 posts)
4. I agree.
Fri Feb 21, 2025, 12:03 PM
Feb 2025

They will make examples out of the people who fall out of windows or die of poisoning in order to keep the general population in line and obedient. It's going to get so much worse than what we are currently experiencing. Fear is a great manipulator. I can't believe that every Republican Senator and Congressman likes what the felon and nazi are doing but they are too afraid to stand up to them. If just a few grew a spine and joined in with the Democrats this could all be stopped.

Johnny2X2X

(24,437 posts)
5. I hate to say it
Fri Feb 21, 2025, 12:08 PM
Feb 2025

But I am not sure people in the US have the stomach for the resistance it takes to get the country back. The Civil Rights movement was an inspiration, and the courage people had to fight for justice is something we should all be proud of. People died for Civil Rights. But even that movement is a fraction of what will be needed to get rid of Trump. He's going to have a Putin like grip on power within the next 12 months. Every crazy thing he's ever said, he is pursuing.

Kick in to the DU tip jar?

This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.

As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.

Tell me more...

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Ask Leo: Why I'm Switchin...