Kik being shut down

September 25 2019

Just found online that the chat system Kik is being shut down. This is a popular messaging system for people here so I thought I would post as a PSA. Apparently, the owners of KIK lost a court case over the use of the system as a carriage service for child trafficking. At this stage, it is expected to be shut by the end of the year but could be as early as Friday.

Comments

  • RHP

    RHP User

    5 years ago

    If the other thread that was posted yesterday in Swingers Lifestyle, that is still there, hadn't been there I reckon this thread would have had a lot more traffic by now. Because wow. I'll have to have a deeper look. 🍑 😮

  • teamaj2

    teamaj2

    5 years ago

    As was said previously , Kik being shutdown is a pity . It’s a safe way of communicating and if necessary blocking people without divulging your phone number / email etc I realise this forum chat , will probably be deleted . We’ve joined Telegram . It seems to be user friendly and you can block your number being shown .

  • RHP

    RHP User

    5 years ago

    Hi all, for more details: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-49809449 Indeed, were will we go? Our communities need a new home, any ideas?

  • curiousgirl35

    curiousgirl35

    5 years ago

    Whats another app to use?

  • fun_times108

    fun_times108

    5 years ago

    It's there. My mistake. I did look for it. I thought it was somewhere else. Personally I don't think kiks going anywhere. I hope not anyway

  • intheswing

    intheswing

    5 years ago

    When in doubt snopes is a good one to check if something is true or not and it has verified that it’s true

  • AnnieWhichway

    AnnieWhichway

    5 years ago

    The other kik thread is still active. Under Swingers lifestyle

  • RHP

    RHP User

    5 years ago

    Why bother wif KIK?🤔 During a conversation we have been asked to switch to KIK ... can't be bothered, lost interest immediately! You can chat all ya want, back & forth through RHP. If ya can't organize a meet, it will never happen 😂 What's the drama wif giving out ya No? If there a Dick.. Block the fucker!! Besides we have had back & forth till we're bored to tears! They want ta meet, hey presto!! They now have our No & to scared to use it! ..... Oh, go away! 🤣

  • Mask_007

    Mask_007

    5 years ago

    I do use whats app. And is good.

  • Kentia

    Kentia

    5 years ago

    Telegram is great. It's protect the anonymity, you can change your username when you feel like it. You can delete your messages and pictures before and after they have been seen.

  • XBonnieClydeX

    XBonnieClydeX

    5 years ago

    Alternative messaging apps to kik: Wickr Me (encrypted and no phone number required) Telegram WhatsApp

  • windows_spent

    windows_spent

    5 years ago

    Spankthatbum: cause I don’t set notifications for RHP? So Kik was good for a more real time back and forth convo.

  • MrPlayful

    MrPlayful

    5 years ago

    I’ve found that in the past the notifications from RHP weren’t as instant as Kik. It also allows group chat, and sharing of pictures directly without having to wait for approval and without having to share a phone number.

  • badboyhere

    badboyhere

    5 years ago

    Just stared to use discord and MeWe to try these out. Discord is very complicated at first but as you get used to it it becomes easier. Yeah also really disappointed about kik being shut down. It was very handy to have

  • fun_times108

    fun_times108

    5 years ago

    Because kik is way easier to use. Group chats , pic sharing etc.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    5 years ago

    Quoting 'spankthatbum' Why bother wif KIK?🤔 During a conversation we have been asked to switch to KIK ... can't be bothered, lost interest immediately! You can chat all ya want, back & forth through RHP. If ya can't organize a meet, it will never happen 😂 What's the drama wif giving out ya No? If there a Dick.. Block the fucker!! Besides we have had back & forth till we're bored to tears! They want ta meet, hey presto!! They now have our No & to scared to use it! ..... Oh, go away! 🤣 It is suggested on the site that we don't give our number out too quickly in the name of security. One example of how a phone number can be misused includes plugging it into facebook to find their public profile. Peachy

  • RHP

    RHP User

    5 years ago

    Great point Peachy👌 Telegram is where I’m going to next.. I think 😂