- May 17, 2013
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Hey everyone,
First I'd like to say that I'm posting on this general forum because I think this WhatsApp situation (i.e., missing from the store) has a much bigger potential impact than it's being given credit for. I am shocked to see that this app has been MIA for 1, 2 weeks and it's being addressed so cavalierly by most. Granted, a few people are freaking out on the forums, but most, including the writers of WPCentral, have expressed their discontentment and moved on. Maybe it's because most WPC users and writers are U.S. based and aren't affected much by the problem, as I usually see comments such as "I only use SMS and I don't even know anyone who uses WhatsApp" coming from American users, but that doesn't change the fact that WA is arguably the most important app today on a global scale, and it's not a fad like Instagram, it's REALLY used as a primary means of communication in many parts of the world, including Brazil, where I'm located. This is an absolute tragedy for Windows Phone, and I really don't think I'm being overly dramatic, I do believe the situation is that serious. Here in Brazil, not being on WhatsApp is the virtual equivalent of moving to a desert island, and I know the situation is similar in many, many countries. In spite of that, both WhatApp and Microsoft (they are to blame as well, by coming forth and then staying mum) are allowing new Windows Phone users to be deprived of this app, making the platform as a whole discredited. I can't wrap my head around this absurd situation where one of the most important apps being pulled from the store is not only a distant possibility, but has actually materialized. Maybe it will be restored today, maybe tomorrow, maybe next week, but the damage is done. I was trying to get 2 people in my family to switch to WP8 (one from Symbian, one from Android), but luckily they haven't taken the plunge, and I will make sure they don't, because who knows what might happen next. That shadow will always be there for me from now on, and I AM a WP8 supporter, imagine if I weren't.
Thanks for reading, I know writing this won't change anything at all in the general context, but I needed to say something.
-Giuliano
First I'd like to say that I'm posting on this general forum because I think this WhatsApp situation (i.e., missing from the store) has a much bigger potential impact than it's being given credit for. I am shocked to see that this app has been MIA for 1, 2 weeks and it's being addressed so cavalierly by most. Granted, a few people are freaking out on the forums, but most, including the writers of WPCentral, have expressed their discontentment and moved on. Maybe it's because most WPC users and writers are U.S. based and aren't affected much by the problem, as I usually see comments such as "I only use SMS and I don't even know anyone who uses WhatsApp" coming from American users, but that doesn't change the fact that WA is arguably the most important app today on a global scale, and it's not a fad like Instagram, it's REALLY used as a primary means of communication in many parts of the world, including Brazil, where I'm located. This is an absolute tragedy for Windows Phone, and I really don't think I'm being overly dramatic, I do believe the situation is that serious. Here in Brazil, not being on WhatsApp is the virtual equivalent of moving to a desert island, and I know the situation is similar in many, many countries. In spite of that, both WhatApp and Microsoft (they are to blame as well, by coming forth and then staying mum) are allowing new Windows Phone users to be deprived of this app, making the platform as a whole discredited. I can't wrap my head around this absurd situation where one of the most important apps being pulled from the store is not only a distant possibility, but has actually materialized. Maybe it will be restored today, maybe tomorrow, maybe next week, but the damage is done. I was trying to get 2 people in my family to switch to WP8 (one from Symbian, one from Android), but luckily they haven't taken the plunge, and I will make sure they don't, because who knows what might happen next. That shadow will always be there for me from now on, and I AM a WP8 supporter, imagine if I weren't.
Thanks for reading, I know writing this won't change anything at all in the general context, but I needed to say something.
-Giuliano
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. Never knew it was missing from the store until three days ago. This only affects new Windows phone users right?
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