And I am still the annoying tinfoil-hat-wearing asshole how doesn't have WhatsApp.
I see it the other way around: I gave nobody permission to give my contact data, phone number, or mail address to Facebook and Google. Still, many people do. I do not see this as being kind.
B-b-but… users can find new businesses!!!! And start chats with them directly!!!!!!!!!1!1!1!! To discuss the product or service being offered!!!!!1!1!1!1!1!11!1!1"!!!1!1!1 Who wouldn't want that??????