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Just so you know, Messenger can be used standalone.

It tethers to your phone number, and backs up an account key to Google Drive/(iCloud for iOS?)

Functionally, it's the same except you don't have a profile of course. The only missing thing is that messenger.com doesn't support this so your only point of access is mobile.

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Ah, did not know that. All tho' I do bet Facebook will do everything they can do clickbait you into making a Facebook account once you already have Messenger as well.

Doesn't work with Messenger Lite which requires a full fat FB account.

Messenger Lite which requires the bloated FB account. Ironic.

Agreed, it's crazy. No interest in a FB wall or whatever, just want to chat to my family. Not a chance.

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