This reminds me of a thread a few days ago where I pointed out a similar thing you’re saying here. I think you make a strong case that, in the business context, this tie in is mandatory.
replyIt’s all well and good taking a principled stance on not using FB/WhatsApp/etc. While you’re doing that, your competitors are selling out, using them, and getting to your customers more easily than you are. They might get cut off but that’s tomorrow’s problem, while your problem is here and now.
Choice #3 is to leverage every platform and work to educate your customers on how to reach them outside of any of these platforms.
replyBuy a domain. Lead everyone to your domain.
replyI don't disagree, but the words "leverage", "educate" and "lead" are doing a tremendous amount of heavy lifting.
replyEspecially when your competition in leading, educating and leveraging is Meta.