Community messaging tools to use during pandemic?

Question

I live in an apartment building in a city. I want to set up a way to communicate electronically with my neighbors in case the virus hits. Recommendations?

eitland · Accepted Answer

Telegram.Or Signal.But even tptacek is on record here on HN now admitting that even unencrypted sms or iMessages are fine as long as you don't need bulletproof crypto.

mleonhard · Answer

https://tribe.so looks suitable.

DoreenMichele · Answer

Exchange phone numbers.Set up a Google group, Reddit sub or other standard platform for your building.This will depend a lot on how well you know your neighbors, what their default digital platforms are and how compatible everyone is in that regard.

mleonhard · Answer

Ideally, I could set up a forum, create an account for each unit, and then slip a card under their door with the their login info.

upofadown · Answer

How post apocalyptic do you think things will get?Notes posted in the lobby. Going door to door to talk to people...

slytreekangaroo · Answer

Nextdoor?

Community messaging tools to use during pandemic?

I live in an apartment building in a city. I want to set up a way to communicate electronically with my neighbors in case the virus hits. Recommendations?

Telegram.
Or Signal.
But even tptacek is on record here on HN now admitting that even unencrypted sms or iMessages are fine as long as you don't need bulletproof crypto.

https://tribe.so looks suitable.

Exchange phone numbers.
Set up a Google group, Reddit sub or other standard platform for your building.
This will depend a lot on how well you know your neighbors, what their default digital platforms are and how compatible everyone is in that regard.

Ideally, I could set up a forum, create an account for each unit, and then slip a card under their door with the their login info.

How post apocalyptic do you think things will get?
Notes posted in the lobby. Going door to door to talk to people...

Nextdoor?