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It's kind of rare, but I sometimes give my phone number to people I meet and want to connect with more. Usually, I'm well into the relationship development before doing this.

I'm considering giving people my #Signal username instead of my phone number. If they don't contact me, fine. If they do, they're doing it through Signal.

I'm interested in opinions on this approach. I'm thinking it through, but I have blind spots.

For context, I hate SMS and simply do not want to use it. I don't want to increase my usage. I'm also not using WhatsApp, Facebook, SnapChat, or any of the other popular apps people use.

I'm starting to question if relationships are even worth building with people who are so misaligned with my values. Maybe I've answered my own question, but I'd still like input.
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_ 1y ago

You can give the phone number doesn’t mean you have to respond. Phones have made communication pointless, the irony! Instead it’s better having in person interactions with meaningful connections

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Matt 1y ago

Why would I give my phone number knowing I likely won't respond? That's the whole point of this note.

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_ 1y ago

In Kenya we only share numbers to send each other money. Not phone calls. In this age there are tons of ways to communicate without having to give someone your number and having them be a disturbing caller