I am trying to convince my group to switch from WhatsApp to Signal and we plan to vote on it soon. So, I plan to use the replies in this thread to compile a list of reasons to use as talking points. Preferably, I need something that can be understood on a personal level as some of my friends are deeply cynical and have no concern about escaping techno-feudalism and surveillance.
I really appreciate the clean UX. When Signal used to let you manage your SMS in the app too, I used it for everything. Myspace and later Facebook popularized the vomit on a page design style but it never resonated with me. I want it clean with clear conventions and no ads or spam.