Ohhhh yeah

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-47001460

Roger Stone approves.

Roger Stone allegedly wanted to use Facebook WhatsApp 'secure line'
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/25/roger-stone-allegedly-wanted-to-use-facebook-whatsapp-secure-line.html

They're bases and primary use seem different enough that it seems odd to me.

Shoehorn then together. Then no privacy shit from the EU.

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The EU privacy articles in my reader flashed red pretty quickly after this was announced.  International concern is growing legs now.  Debbie says Zuck is likely to fold on this plan if regulatory pressures increase.

Facebook's plan to merge messaging services ignites antitrust concerns
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/27/facebooks-plan-to-merge-messaging-services-ignites-antitrust-concerns.html

Ireland is questioning Facebook's plan to merge messaging apps - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/28/18201148/facebook-messenger-whatsapp-instagram-merge-ireland-data-protection

Quoteit will be seeking "early assurances" that the plans will comply with the GDPR, the European Union's far-reaching privacy regulation.

^{Fold 'em or hold 'em?
Hold.}

Facebook won't merge WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram until 2020 - Business Insider
https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-whatsapp-messenger-and-instagram-merge-not-until-2020-2019-1