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There’s an abundance of apps for group chats.
Facebook Messenger,iMessage,WhatsApp, Telegram, the list goes on.
The Problem
The idea of usingDiscordfor group chats came from my own family.
Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek
It basically worked, but there was a lot of room for improvement.
Facebook groups are nice for planning things, but it’s not a place for general conversation.
Facebook Messenger is good for conversation, but it’s just one long thread.
Discord
And Instagram chats, ironically, are terrible for sharing photos.
I decided to see how it would work for my family’s online communication.
Not Just for Gamers
Let’s get one thing out of the way before I dive in.
I’m not a gamer, and my family isn’t into gaming either.
Think of Discord as aless business-y version of Slackor Microsoft Teams.
It’s essentially an instant messaging app that allows for multiple “channels” of conversation.
After inviting my family, it didn’t take long for them to figure it out.
That’s another nice thing about Discord—it’s surprisingly very straightforward to use.
If your family or friends can use an instant messaging app, they can use Discord.
And it can evolve as you use it.
Start with a few basic channels and adjust as needed.
It’s like having your own private social data pipe.
That’s the same way you’re free to use Discord.
It doesn’t always need to demand your attention.
One of the best things about Discord is the notification controls.
Discord simply feels a lot more “open” than a typical group chat app.
Discord might just be the solution to your group chat problems.Give it a try!
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