They all have iPhones and Google Android. Since all my calls and text messages are monitored on their phones, am I causing any additional harm to myself by using Google Messages on GrapheneOS? That way I could at least use RCS messaging.

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    Don’t cut off contacts unless absolutely necessary.

    I did it for years, and now I’m living again; I have access to events too, simply because I’m now on WhatsApp and Discord. It’s a shame, but that’s how it is. But you can control what you decide to say, and make a physical appointment and then share IRL.

    If you choose to boycott, the big risk is standing alone and just arming yourself, as you mentioned.

    I think you already know the answer.

    Joining a militant network is another way to find people who share your concerns, but you will have to search for them, and that can require a significant effort. But you will have new friends, and make your socials, bigger. Thats a good thing.

    You will have many networks, separated.

    I don’t know what else to say.

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      From now on, I’m ending every post with an “I dont know what else to say.” Fucking mint.

      Edit: I don’t know what else to say.