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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (3 children)
[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 years ago

In Europe, it's so common that it is a requirement for some parts of society.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

And almost everyone in Central America and Mexico and 45% of Canadians and high 90% range for most of Africa. So like, everyone but the USA, China, Japan, and Russia.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

In Russia it is VERY widespread actually, at least with the older generation. But Telegram is probably more prevalent among younger people.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Telegram won't bow to countries. Russians know that Pavel had to emigrate due to that. WhatsApp surely complies to all russian inquiries :-)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

At least edge is a better browser than whatsapp a messenger :-)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

just barely, they are pretty close in their bullshit levels.