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maestro64 said:

If you are going to put your files on Google's or any third-party service, I would recommend you use encryptions software to encrypt any files you store on their drives. One, it protect it from them snooping for data they can use to target you. Second if someone else happens to gain access they most likely are not going to waste their time trying to hack your files, since there are lots of other people data they can get to without the extra work.

I still use dropbox, for sharing files with people but I use PGP or Stuffit Delux to encrypt the data and then I provide the person with the public PGP key to de-encrypt it.

I know Gatorguy will defend Google actions, but does everyone understand that Google used all the photos people stored on their servers to do their R&D on photo recognition algorithms. Google is now selling this technology to the governments and police. Not only are you the product they sell to their customers, you also provide the necessary data for do their R&D programs. There is no evidence that Apple is doing the same thing, Apple is not using customer information stored on their service to help develop the next product. This is why Apple charges for their service since nothing comes free.

Encrypted you data then your data can not be use against your or to help other companies make money off you and not share the profits with you.

Also, if this is not enough, you are adding to the carbon footprint, due to all the power use to keep your data on a server up and running 27/7. My backup drive is off line except when it is needed.

adm1 said:

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racerhomie3 said:

What kind of Apple fan uses Whatsapp ,a Facebook product?

Network effects are powerful. Outside the US, Whatsapp is the common way to message where FB messenger, Google Hangouts/Chat/Allo/etc. never caught on. You use what all your contacts use.

Very true. But I rather use SMS, when contacting non iOS folks.
SMS is much more universal than ‘Whatsapp’
Although it is much less secure than iMessage. 

How is SMS much more universal? Whatsapp can work on any Wifi-only device including a desktop PC whereas SMS is restricted to devices with a mobile number.