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Originally Posted by mineistaken
My thought was that wouldn't usernames be easier?
Like instead of saying - hit me up on whatsapp, my ID is +145758545 you could say hit me up on whatsapp, my ID is mineistaken (which would be also tied/verified with that same +145758545 number).
It would be easier to say and remember.  |
Added step=slower adoption rate, less convenient, less familiar. The method of using the phone number as the ID means you won't even have to tell me your "ID", if i already have your phone number saved in my contacts i can message you right away.