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agmatertoday at 1:23 PM2 repliesview on HN

I've always found Whatsapp a terrible name, but its so established now that 'apping' is understood. If you're big enough it seems that a bad name hardly hold you back.


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arrowsmithtoday at 3:16 PM

"To whatsapp" is a common verb, but I have never heard anyone say "apping".

Where do you live where "apping" is understood?

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ameliustoday at 1:31 PM

Reminds me of the old joke:

After Bill and Melinda Gates have their honeymoon, Melinda says, "Now I know why you call it Microsoft."