I have gotten a few family members and friends to use signal as I stated to them that this is the only way to get ahold of me.

Same. It’s the default app for everyone I’m close to.

E2E with privately generated and held keys, have you published your PGP public key yet?

Exactly. You can’t stop secure encryption.

I remember in the very old days of the internet when only the US had strong encryption and thought it was some gotcha. They labeled it a weapon to prevent overseas export. Phil Zimmerman created PGP, lobbed the source into a book (protected under 1st amendment) then shipped it overseas.

If strong encryption exists and people want to use it, you’re just not going to be able to stop them.

Golden advice my father gave me:

The second you start noticing any buzz it’s time to ease down. There is still more alcohol in your stomach waiting to be absorbed so you’ll continue getting more buzzed even if you do stop.

It’s a great way to pace yourself.

Edit: my 2c is that you’ll be drunk on two unless you really spread them out. Take small sips and use the buzz rule. They tend to be reasonably potent.

That’s the thing; They don’t consider them human.