Text messaging has been a staple of communication for decades, but it's time to move on. In this video, we'll explore why SMS is an outdated and insecure technology and discuss better alternatives.
    • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafeEnglish
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      3 days ago

      There is, just too many people refuse to use something more modern than 1987.

      I’m going to save this video for family and friends who refuse to switch. It probably won’t change their minds today…

    • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
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      3 days ago

      What are you talking about? There are literally hundreds? What’s not viable about them?

          • NineMileTower@lemmy.world
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            3 days ago

            Ok, I understand your frustration. I’ve already mentioned in another comment that I used the wrong word. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. In the future I will use the correct terminology as to not frustrate you or portray a message in the incorrect form. I hope that I have caused you no inconvenience and wish for your forgiveness. Please do not hold these actions against me, as I do not intend to make such embarrassing and hurtful mistakes in the future.

            • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
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              3 days ago

              Wow. Uhhhh that was an unnecessarily long and possibly sarcastic apology but I forgive you regardless.

              • NineMileTower@lemmy.world
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                3 days ago

                I want to sincerely thank you for your forgiveness—it means more to me than words can express. Your ability to extend grace and understanding has truly humbled me, and I’m incredibly grateful for the second chance you’ve given me. Asking for forgiveness was not easy, but I now realize just how vital it is for healing and growth. It’s a reminder of the strength it takes to acknowledge our mistakes and the kindness that forgiveness brings, not just to the one being forgiven, but to the one doing the forgiving as well. Your compassion has taught me a lot, and I will carry that lesson with me moving forward.

          • BertramDitore@lemm.eeEnglish
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            3 days ago

            It has everything to do with viability. Something is not a viable alternative if no one can be convinced to use it.

            • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
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              3 days ago

              They can be convinced. They just haven’t been. That’s not the same thing. Not viable means not capable.

  • Sibbo@sopuli.xyz
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    2 days ago

    I’d say the best reason is that it costs money. At least that’s why I don’t use them.

    • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
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      3 days ago

      Pretty much none of them cost money. SMS, however, does. So…pretty much the opposite of what you said.