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I had enough of big tech and their actions, so created this guide to make switching as easy as possible (lemmy.ml)
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I shared a version of this guide earlier this year, but felt a website was needed to unpack the different options fully. So after an unreasonable number of hours, I put together the necessary data and website.

I hope this is digestible enough for the average person to help those looking to take that first step, or for people who are equally passionate and want to get their friends or family involved.

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Every time I post these guides, there is always feedback on things that can improve, or I got wrong. Please do share, as it is the best way for these to evolve!

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[-] Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 days ago

Great guide! Very useful for people discovering a world outside of the GAFAM’s.

I’ve done everything, but leaving Whatsapp is the most difficult one. I use Threema and Signal with my close friends, but I can’t get rid of Whatsapp because of many groups I have to follow but I’m not close enough to people to ask them to switch.

I’d love it if these two chat services proposed a separate app which would be interoperable with Whatsapp.

Yes Meta would still get some of my data, but less than if I had Whatsapp directly.

Also getting Whatsapp business and setting an automatic answer asking people to contact me through mail, sms or other chats is useful.

Leaving youtube is also difficult as Peertube is lacking non tech content like basketball..

[-] FallenWalnut@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

Thanks! Social media is by far the hardest and will be the last hurdle to tackle. Right now, I am focusing more on getting people to move tools. Btw, if you didn't already see, the website is even more helpful than the guide itself - in case you ever want to get others to make the switch. https://purchasewithpurpose.io/

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