Many people reported they hit a screen preventing them from seeing the alert unless they signed in.
  • QubaXR@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I mean fuck X, sure, but why is the police posting crucial information on a commercial, privately moderated platform? Why would you just assume everyone has an account with Musk’s service?

    I’ve seen this shit in Europe too - with everyone just assuming you’ll have WhatsApp. At least most EU governments don’t use it exclusively, but I’m certain countries, like Turkey, WhatsApp is the only channel where information can often be found.

    • CmdrShepard42@lemm.eeEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Amber alerts do go out via phone alerts to everyone in the area. They’re probably just supplementing that with a Twitter post since you can refer back to it.