Telegram is just actually superior in terms of features I donβt get it.
As many have pointed out, it isnβt really our choice, since we have to get along and use what most people around us use.
The only solution I see is if the government mandates every messenger to use a common protocol allowing all to co-operate.
Basically what you want: https://digital-markets-act.ec.europa.eu/about-dma_en
Though only for people in the EU. Proud to be one of them. I can now ditch WhatsApp and use Signal. Next month, gatekeepers with instant messaging apps will be forced to comply and find a solution to this till March 2024.