We’ve all done it. Downloaded an app, signed up for a service, tapped “accept all” just to get started. It’s free. It’s easy. What’s the harm?
But since stepping away from Meta platforms, I’ve started to see how misleading that word free really is. Most of these platforms aren’t free at all. We’re just paying in a different way.
And often, it’s with something far more personal.
(more…)In recent months, messaging apps have quietly shifted direction. What were once tools for private, secure communication are now turning into platforms experimenting with AI and monetization and it’s happening faster than most users realize.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s changed, what’s coming next, and why I believe it’s time to seriously rethink how we communicate online.
Messaging has come a long way since the days of SMS, evolving into a vital part of our digital lives. In this post, I’ll take a brief look at the history of messaging apps, the current state of popular platforms, and why I’ve chosen to move to more secure and user-respecting alternatives.
If you’ve read my previous posts about leaving Meta platforms, you’ll know privacy and trust are at the heart of my digital decisions. The same applies to messaging.
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