Recently, I had a discussion with school parents why we should not use WhatsApp as exclusive parent group communication. As usual, 2/3 of the people did not understand the problem, and therefore, why they should "install yet another messenger" like Signal on their phones (because they already have WhatsApp, Facebook, and a million other spying apps on their phone).
I tried to explain by an example, but realized I was not really prepared and must have sounded somehow awkward, like a conspiracy theorist. And I was brushed off with the the #
nothingtohide storyline.
For next time, I figured I should go less defensive. So my storyline would be something more like:
"OK, I will make you an offer you cannot refuse:
I promise to transport all your mail letters and shipments, in and out - at no financial charge.
However, I will only deliver to or from contacts you have convinced to join my service (I will not cooperate with other providers). But anyway, please copy and update regularly your addressbook, including your kids', relatives', and friends' personal data).
All I want in return is that you allow me to open and copy all your letters and shipment contents, including their sender and addressees. Oh, and I will use a AI to analyze your data for personalilty traits, social habits and association, consumption habbits, and other patterns of interest (use your fantasy) - and sell the resulting profile based on these findings to whomever in the world who offers most money for it, to pay for your shipping fee and my own top profit.
Deal...? Then sign here, please
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You are welcome to add suggestions and ideas